New 303‑metre suspension bridge cuts travel time in Myagdi

The Suspension Bridge Division of the federal government has finished a 303‑metre suspension bridge across the Myagdi River. The structure connects Kaushibot in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality‑7 with Basbot in Ward No. 7, according to Rajkumar Koirala of the municipality. Koirala said the new crossing has shortened travel time for local commuters and increased the number of tourists visiting the area. The bridge forms part of a broader effort to improve transport links in the province. In addition to the 303‑metre bridge, the division has built a 365‑metre suspension bridge over the Marangkhola, linking Ghairibot of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality‑6 with Khuribang, and a 366‑metre bridge over the Darkhola, connecting Phaliyagaun of Ward No. 3 with Dar. These projects together raise the count of suspension bridges longer than 300 metres in Myagdi to seven. Local officials highlighted the economic impact of the new infrastructure. Shorter travel times are expected to facilitate trade and daily movement, while the rise in tourist footfall may boost hospitality businesses. The projects reflect the federal government's commitment to enhancing rural connectivity across the province. The construction of the three bridges demonstrates coordinated planning between the federal Suspension Bridge Division and municipal authorities. While specific costs were not disclosed, the scale of the works underscores significant investment in the region’s transport network.