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May 18: The construction of various road projects has been hit by lack of budget in addition to the impact of COVID-19. The Department of Roads (DoR), which has spent 45 percent of budget in capital expenditure for various projects in the last ten months of the current fiscal year, is reeling under budget crunch for projects like the Postal Highway, Industrial Corridor and local bridges.
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The department has said that the COVID-19 pandemic will also affect the annual target. If the current situation persists, the department has estimated only 65 percent of budget will be spent on capital expenditure.
The construction has been affected as workers in some projects have gone home while some others have been infected. About 35 workers involved in the construction of the Nagdhunga-Naubise tunnel have tested positive for the coronavirus which has affected the construction process.
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