Development

Infrastructure Tracker

Every project announced for Biratnagar and Koshi Province — tracked for progress and accountability.

35
Total
5
Complete
13
In Progress
7
Delayed
10
Not Started
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Biratnagar Ring Road — 30 Years and Counting

The 42-kilometer ring road encircling Biratnagar was first proposed in 1996 at an estimated cost of Rs 1.30 billion. It received no budget allocation until 2011, and even then, construction never materialized. After three decades of broken promises, the ring road remains Biratnagar's most ambitious — and most delayed — infrastructure project. It resurfaced as a key promise in the 2026 election campaigns, with multiple candidates pledging to finally build it.

MyRepublica – Projects in Limbo → Ratopati – Koirala's Commitment → Ratopati – Election Agenda →
0% — Delayed 30 years
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Biratnagar Jute Mill Reoperation — Announced for Years, Still Pending

Nepal's historic 1936 jute mill has repeatedly appeared in revival announcements, often through plans to lease operations to the private sector instead of direct state operation. Despite renewed commitments and policy discussions, full sustained reoperation has remained uncertain, making it one of Biratnagar's most symbolic long-pending industrial revival projects.

Nepal News – Reoperation plan → Fibre2Fashion – Lease-based reopening process → Kathmandu Post – Repeated shutdown context →
~8% — revival plans, limited execution
Complete (>50%) In Progress Not Started Delayed

Transport & Roads

Koshi Highway (Jogbani–Kimathanka)
65%
East-West Highway Upgrade (Kakarbhitta–Laukahi)
12%
Biratnagar Ring Road (42 km)★
0%
Koshi Podway (Biratnagar–Dharan)
5%
Biratnagar Public Transport System
0%
Dharan–Leuti Tunnelway
0%
Madan Dangi–Tarabari–Dipu Road (Damak)
100%
UNNATI Road Projects (Dhankuta)
30%
UNNATI Projects (Terhathum)
25%
Andherighat–Manedanda Road (Bhojpur)
0%

Aviation

New Airport Terminal (16,277 sqm)
75%
Runway Extension (+270m)
0%

Healthcare

Koshi Hospital 11-Storey Block
35%
Koshi Hospital 4-Storey Block
60%
Taplejung District Hospital (50-bed)
30%
RR Hospital (Biratnagar)
20%

Water & Utilities

JICA Water Supply Upgrade (Biratnagar)
50%
ADB Water Supply Project (Dharan)
0%
Nishankhe Drainage (Okhaldhunga)
0%

Urban & Commercial

China-Nepal Industrial Park (Damak)
0%
Damak Business Tower (18-storey)
95%
Itahari Data Centre
85%
Itahari Climate-Resilient Urban Plan
30%
Nepal-India Border Welcome Gate
25%
Koshi Refreshment Centre
10%
Smart City Feasibility (Biratnagar)
0%
Provincial Ministerial Residence
0%
Dharan Green Housing (UN-Habitat)
35%

Bridges

Letang Bridges (2)
100%
Barun River Steel Bridge (60m)
40%
E-W Highway Bridges (Package 4 & 5)
10%
Lohandra Stream Bridge
0%

Border & Trade

Rani Integrated Check Post
100%
Jogbani–Biratnagar Rail Link
100%
E-W Highway Overpasses (Charali, Birtamod)
10%

Progress estimates compiled from public reports. Data may not reflect real-time status. Suggest a correction.

About This Tracker

How many infrastructure projects are tracked here?
We currently track 35 projects across transport, aviation, healthcare, water, urban development, and bridges in Biratnagar and Koshi Province.
What do the progress colors mean?
Green = more than 50% complete, Blue = in progress (under 50%), Red = not started (DPR only or stalled), Brown = significantly delayed beyond original timeline.
Where does the data come from?
Progress data is compiled from Nepali news outlets (Rising Nepal Daily, Kathmandu Post, Khabarhub), investigative reports (CIJ Nepal), government portals (invest.koshi.gov.np), and official press releases.