Kathmandu, March 27 -- The runway at Tribhuvan International Airport is being renovated in a Rs3.78-billion project scheduled to be completed on June 30. The 3,050-metre-long dilapidated runway will be rehabilitated as damaged pavement has frequently disrupted flights. This is the 'most critical project' that has been planned at the airport, authorities said.

From Monday, the runway at the country's sole international airport will be closed for renovation for 10 hours daily from 10 pm to 8 am next day. The renovation is being done in the midst of the country's peak tourism season, and travel traders are bracing for a major headache.

"We are aware that it's one of the critical projects. Therefore, the contractor undertaking the rehabilit...