Road Access under Thirty Two Bridge Constructions in Karnali Highway: An Analysis of Socio-economic Impact in Community

Abstract

The ground conditions of Nepal, road transport is not possible in all places. Without roads, development cannot accelerate and economic and social changes cannot occur. Construction of bridges to connect roads has become a very important issue. After the bridge is built on the road, the access of road transport to the settlements in those remote places becomes easier. It plays a role in making the daily life of the people living in that place easier as well as including the contribution of women in economic development. The bridge construction program is anticipating limited adverse impacts of land acquisition and resettlement confined to the area near the bridge works. Based on experience, adverse social impacts are likely to be temporary during the project work, such as temporary land leasing for the contractor operations. Access to the Bridge helps the beneficiaries. The construction provides a bridge, which provides for communities to access all weather. The bridge has accessibility, reducing travel time and improving access to economic centers and social services, whereas the community is easy for their livestock. They can easily market their agricultural products on the market. The impact of these bridges would increase the internal and external tourism market as well as assist those provinces. It is believed that after the construction of the bridge, the standard of living of the citizens living in that place will improve and the agricultural products produced by them will find the market easily. By saving time on the one hand and helping, in financial gain, on the other hand, the bridges constructed here will have a positive impact on the lives of the people.