Work has begun to upgrade dangerous curves along the Mechi Highway, a key road that links the eastern hills with the Tarai. The project focuses on a roughly 15-kilometre stretch between Jorkalash and Harkate in Ilam’s Rong Rural Municipality, where narrow roads and sharp bends have long posed risks to drivers and passengers.
Road widening, hillside cuts, and retaining wall construction are improving safety on the accident-prone section by enhancing visibility and easing sharp curves. The Ilam Division Road Office reports the project aims to reduce accidents by smoothing bends and widening the carriageway, ultimately making travel safer and more comfortable.