RUKUM, April 25 -- Construction of a bridge linking Simli with Garayala in Sani Bheri Rural Municipality of Western Rukum began six years ago. It was supposed to be completed within two years. But six years down the lane, the project is nowhere close to completion.

The project, however, is gaining momentum now after BQ Builders of Kathmandu, which had bagged the contract, handed over the responsibility to a local contractor. The new contraction has expedited works. BQ Builders had managed to erect only two pillars.

The bridge is being built with the assistance of Division Road Office, Surkhet. Locals are happy with the way construction activities have picked up. The contractor has already laid the lower truss and is working to install t...