Road Sector Development Project [Detailed Engineering Survey, Design Construction Supervision including Feasibility Study and IEE

Project Description

The proposed Road Sector Development Project (P095977) funded by the World Bank, includes upgrading of Surkhet-Kalikot (135 km); Tallo Dungeshwor-Dailekh (28 km); Kalikot-Manma (18 km); Satbanjh-Jhulaghat (37 km); Satbanjh-Gokuleshwor (54 km); Kodpe-Jhota-Chainpur (110 km) road to all season sealed gravel/Otta seal standard.
(i) Surkhet- Kalikot (135 Km) Road: This road is located in the hills of the mid-western region of Nepal in which it starts at Bangesimal in Surkhet valley. The initial section of the road runs through north-west and passes Syaule to the left bank of the Karnali river. It generally has a formation width of 5.5m with gravel surface which is passable throughout the year except in some stretches where landslides are still active. From Km 40 to Km 94, the road is narrower than 4.5 m width and requires widening in most stretches. This road is also proposed to be upgraded to sealed gravel standard (otta seal) by which it will provide transportation facility to a wider influence area of Surkhet and Kalikot districts.
(ii) Tallo Dhungeswor–Dailekh (28 km) Road: The road starts at Lower Dhungeswor and ends at Dailekh, district headquarters of Dailekh district. The alignment initially ascends from lower Dhungesware 3.00 km, then descend 5.7 km, from where the alignment ascend to Siyakot km 7.95. From Siyakot descend 11.50 km, the road gently ascend to Chupra at km 18.0 and after crossing the Lohare Khola, the alignment ascend with steep slope to the end of the road (Otta seal level).
(iii) Kalikot (Tila)–Manma (18 km) Road: The existing earthen track was built by Nepal Army. The alignment crosses Tila River at Sereghat and ascends towards Manma, headquarter of Kalikot district. Road Surface is relatively in poor condition and road geometry has to be improved in several places.
(iv) Satbanjh-Jhulaghat (37 km) Road: The road is classed as Feeder Road (FRN 50) and starts at Satbanjh which is located in hills of the far western region of Nepal near the Indian border. It is a part of the principal access route that links Baitadi district and Gokuleswore town. The condition of the road surface is very poor especially during rainy season. (Otta seal level)
(v) Satbanjh- Gokuleswor (54 Km) Road: The project road is classed partly as National Highway (H14 from Satbanjh to Gokuleswor). The road section from Satbanjh to Gokuleswor is 54 Km. Those road sections are located in the hills of the far western region of Nepal. It is a part of the principal access route Dhangadi-Dadeldhura-Satbanjh that links Baitadi and Gokuleswor (Otta seal level)
(vi) Khodpe-Jhota-Chainpur (110 km) Road: The project road is classed as Feeder Road Standard, starts from Mahakali Highway (H-14) at Khodpe in Baitadi district. It is located in the hills of the far-western region of Nepal and a part of the principal access route (Dhangadi-Dadeldhura-Khodpe-Jhota-Chainpur). The alignment gently goes up from Khodpe up to 25.00 km, then descends to Kalanga Gad river where it crosses and then the alignment runs along the west bank of Seti river. (Otta seal level)
Total Length of the Project: 364 km, Estimated cost of the project: US $ 50.6 million

Assignment Description

The major activities carried out are; • Detailed Engineering, Topographic and Cadastral Surveys of about 364 km of roads upgrading with otta seal • Prepare inventory of road sections selected for detailed engineering • Finalization of design standards • Review available data relating to traffic and axle loads and carry out traffic surveys and axle load surveys • Carry out detailed pavement investigations including roughness and surface distress • Carry out geo-technical investigations • Hydraulic/Hydrological investigations and drainage studies • Soils and materials investigations and preparation of material sources map • Pavement design, geometric design of road including drainage and retaining structures • Detailed design of structures • Prepare road safety works and miscellaneous works • Assess/Recommend slope stabilization and bio-engineering works • Socio-economic baseline study on the road influence area of all the roads • RAP studies including necessary asset inventory/SPAFs/PAFs of all the roads • Preparation of engineering drawings Construction Supervision Phase: The major activities carried out are; • Approving contractor's work program, method statements, materials sources etc. • Approving and/or issuing working drawings, approve the setting out of the works and give instructions to the contractor • Making measurement and keep measurement records • Maintaining records, correspondence and diaries • Lab setup with quality management system, testing and approval • Certifying work volume and interim certificates for progress payments • Assisting employer's representative with the maintenance of consolidated project accounts and with preparation of financial statements and withdrawal applications for submission to the WB • Certifying completion of part or all of the works • Inspecting the works during the DLP • Advising the employer's representative on all matters relating to the execution of the works • Ensuring compliance with environmental and social impact mitigation requirements • Monitoring process of resettlement of people affected by the civil works and reporting to DOR/WB • Preparation of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), support during land acquisition through social mobilization • Implementation and monitoring of EMAP • Providing the employers with complete records including monthly progress reports • Construction supervision contract administration and quality control and approval of all civil works including Bituminous surface/Otta seal road works (290.61 km) The detail of works are as follows: • Satbanjh-Jhulaghat (22.50 km) : 2 packages are completed • Satbanjh- Gokuleswor (52.97 Km) : 5 packages are completed • Khodpe-Jhota-Chainpur(60.32 km) : 5 packages are completed • Surkhet- Kalikot (126.44 Km) : 7 packages are completed • Tallo Dhungeswor–Dailekh(28.38 km) : 4 packages are completed • Mansoon Damage (210.67 km) : 6 packages are completed • Identify mitigation measures for environmental damages and acceptable spoil disposal areas • Preparation of technical specifications, detailed bill of quantities (BOQ) and engineer's estimates • Contract packaging and implementations schedule • Preparation of suitable bid documents • Feasibility study of Kalikot-Manma (18 km) and Jhota-Chainpur (32 km) • Collection of necessary data (Technical/ engineering, social & economical) • Carry out analysis - technical cum economical • Carryout IEE study of Surkhet-Kalikot (135 km); Kalikot-Manma (18 km) and Jhota-Chainpur (32 km) Roads • Physical, biological, socio-economic, cultural data collection • Identify impact, alternative, mitigation measures & EMP preparation • Prepare site specific EMAP reports of all the roads