Govt. to accelerate East-Central -Southern road connectivity

Bhutan's Daily Newspaper - Kuensel - 01/02
Zhemgang—The government is prioritising two major inter-district road projects in its 13th Plan to enhance connectivity between the East, Central, and Southern regions. The long-awaited roads, linking Zhemgang to Bumthang and Mongar, were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic but are now moving forward with renewed government focus.

Two inter-district roads from Zhemgang to Bumthang and Mongar are planned in the 13th Plan

Lhakpa Quendren

Zhemgang—The government is prioritising two major inter-district road projects in its 13th Plan to enhance connectivity between the East, Central, and Southern regions.

The long-awaited roads, linking Zhemgang to Bumthang and Mongar, were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic but are now moving forward with renewed government focus.

A 32-kilometre road will connect Khomshar in Bardo Gewog, Zhemgang, to Wama in Silambi Gewog, Mongar, while a 50-kilometre road will link Shingkhar to Ura in Bumthang. These routes will significantly shorten travel distances and imp...
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