Kathmandu, Nov. 12 -- After meeting with the representatives of Nepal Cycle Society and other stakeholders, Lalitpur Metropolitan City on Monday said it would start the construction of a 4.7km cycle lane from November 17.

Officials said the work would be completed by March next year.

The city will build a cycle lane that will pass through Kupondole, Pulchowk, Jawalakhel, Lagankhel and Mangalbazar, for which the metropolitan city has earmarked Rs5 million. Ramit Consultancy is the contractor of the project.

The city has hired Reliance Engineering and Builders Company to construct 100 cycle stands. The company has already built cycle stands in 10 different places in Lalitpur.

"I am thrilled that Lalitpur City has taken this initiative. ...