PANCHTHAR, Feb. 10 -- Works on Koshi Corridor - the fast track project that would connect the country's eastern hills to tarai and the federal capital Kathmandu - is taking place in a rapid pace under the Koshi Corridor Road Development Project-2'

The 148-kilometer double lane road starts from Ganesh Chowk of Panchthar, connects Chatara of Sunsari along the banks of Tamor and Koshi Rivers. If completed, it would connect the residents of Panchthar, Taplejung, Terhathum, and Dhankuta to tarai belt.

With an investment of Rs 6.15 billion, the work is taking place under seven packages. The project's contractor is responsible for the development of the road track and upgrading the road to gravel level road.

According to the project's office, t...