Pokhara-Butwal Expressway for Socio-Economic Benefits

A proposed Pokhara-Butwal Expressway aims to significantly reduce travel time and improve road safety between two of Nepal's most visited destinations: Pokhara, the tourism capital, and Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Currently, the Siddhartha Highway connecting these sites is in poor condition, with large potholes and sharp bends causing frequent accidents and increasing travel time to six hours. The expressway would address these issues by providing a smoother, more direct route, potentially boosting socio-economic benefits through enhanced connectivity for tourists and pilgrims. The study highlights the critical need for infrastructure development to support Nepal's thriving tourism sector.

Bhattarai, S. K. (2021). Pokhara-Butwal Expressway for Socio-Economic Benefits. Journal of Advanced Research in Construction and Urban Architecture, 6(4), 31–35. https://doi.org/10.24321/2456.9925.202112