Feasibility Study of Road(s) 1. Kosh Bhanjyang-Kalika-Palabu Road (25.05 km), Okhaldhunga and 2. NarMadheshwor-Pokali-Khiji-Phalate Road (25.50 km), Okhaldhunga

Project Description

Kosh Bhanjyang- Kalika -Palabu Road (25.05 Km) Road proposed for study is located in Okhaldhunga district, Eastern development Region, Nepal. The Proposed Palabu-Kalika-Kosh Bhanjayng Road falls in South – Western part of Okhaldhunga district and at present there are no other road connections to both of the proposed road ends. From Okhaldhunga side a road is under construction and the proposed road will be connected to this road. VDCs that fall in the influence zone of the road are Palabu, Kalika Devi, Fedguth, Fulbari and Mulkhark.

NarMadheshwor- Pokali -Khiji Phalate Road (25.50 Km) Road proposed for study is located in Okhaldhunga district, Eastern development Region, Nepal. The Proposed NarMadheshwor-Pokali-Khiji phalate road falls in South – Western part of Okhaldhunga district and at present there are no other road connections to both of the proposed road ends. From Okhaldhunga side a road is under construction and the proposed road will be connected to this road. VDCs that fall in the influence zone of the road are Khiji Phalate, Pokali, Fedguth, Katunje and Mulkhark.

Assignment Description

Feasibility Study consisting of investigation of the technical, economic and environmental aspect of the road includes; • including socio-economic studies of influence area; geological studies with particular emphasis on alignment; engineering studies of alignment; traffic studies; studies on availability of construction materials and access road; environmental studies; studies on people's participation in road construction; studies on property acquisition; cost estimates with analysis of rates for different alignments; economic Analysis • investigation of minimum three alternative alignments in terms of socio-economic (actors of the influence area, traffic, topography, geology, environmental aspects, soil and other related factors along the alignment with maps, sketches, wherever necessary • preparation of order of magnitude of construction cost estimates for the alternative alignments based on a reconnaissance field survey and a study of construction costs • outline of a realistic stage construction programmed for the project, this includes the investigation of' alternative forms of standard of road construction with particular emphasis on material quality and availability, suitability for local conditions, and capital and maintenance costs • investigation of the need for and likely cost of feeder roads • preparation of detailed cost estimates, manpower and Work-schedule for Detailed Engineering Design of Roads