KATHMANDU –\u00a0 The World Bank\u2019s Board of Executive Directors today approved a financing package of 150 million USD for Nepal\u2019s Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (BIMP-III).<\/p>\n
The support is to help strengthen the resilience of bridges in the Strategic Road Network, ensuring safer and uninterrupted connectivity across the country\u2019s diverse and challenging terrain.<\/p>\n
Nepal’s bridge system serves as critical lifelines connecting remote and urban communities to essential services, including healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. Vulnerabilities caused by frequent climate-induced disasters such as floods, landslides, and earthquakes severely affect the bridge infrastructure.<\/p>\n
The program, led by Nepal\u2019s Department of Roads, will focus on climate-resilient measures such as enhanced structural designs and innovative technologies, including real-time monitoring systems to safeguard bridges against extreme weather events.<\/p>\n
The program will also support bridge designs prioritizing accessibility for all users, connecting marginalized communities to vital services, according to a press release issued by the Bank today.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Division Country Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka David Sislen has said the resilience of Nepal\u2019s bridge network is fundamental for safe and sustained connectivity.<\/p>\n
This program emphasizes resilient infrastructure development and promoting access to markets and services for vulnerable communities while promoting Nepal\u2019s sustainable growth.<\/p>\n
The program includes capacity-building initiatives for the Department of Roads, promoting innovative solutions and strengthening institutional systems for effective infrastructure management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
KATHMANDU –\u00a0 The World Bank\u2019s Board of Executive Directors today approved a financing package of 150 million USD for Nepal\u2019s Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (BIMP-III). The support is to help strengthen the resilience of bridges in the Strategic Road Network, ensuring safer and uninterrupted connectivity across the country\u2019s diverse and challenging terrain. Nepal’s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3346,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26529","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-nepal"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n