Gabion Wall Collapses Before Completion in Khotang

Khotang. A gabion wall (retaining wall with wire mesh) under construction on the Diktel-Chakhewabhanjyang road section of the Mid-Hilly Highway has collapsed before completion in Mamkha. The gabion wall being constructed in Mamkha, Nerpa, Ward No. 6 of Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality, has collapsed for the second time before its completion.

Locals said that the gabion wall, built under the 'Highway Improvement Works' plan by the Diktel Division Office Harka, started collapsing on Jestha 15. The construction company, Dobhan Nirman Sewa Dhankuta, stated that the wall collapsed in its middle part before completion, even though the work was in its final stages.