The Mahendranagar overhead bridges in Dhanusha district are finished. According to a November 1, 2026 report by Lagani News, two pedestrian overhead bridges on the Janakpurdham–Dhalkebar six-lane road at Mahendranagar Bazaar in Khireshwornath Municipality-5 have been completed, with painting and finishing work under way before they open to the public. The Road Division Office in Mujelia, Janakpurdham, says these are the first pedestrian overhead bridges built in Madhes Province.
What happened
The two bridges stand at Mahila Bikash Chowk and Sakhuwa Chowk, busy spots on the main road that links the East-West Highway with Janakpurdham. A third overhead bridge is being built in Laxminiya Rural Municipality and is targeted for completion by mid-November. Divisional Engineer Daroga Prasad Sah, chief of the Road Division Office, confirmed that the two Mahendranagar bridges are complete.
Key details of the Mahendranagar overhead bridges
- Total cost: about Rs 10.5 crore for all three bridges, including VAT.
- Mahila Bikash Chowk bridge: Rs 3.35 crore.
- Sakhuwa Chowk bridge: Rs 3.57 crore.
- Laxminiya bridge: Rs 3.42 crore.
- Size: each bridge is 5.6 metres high, 29.4 metres long and 3 metres wide, according to site engineer Ujjwal Jha.
- Builders: two construction companies share the work.
Police Inspector Surya Bahadur Shahi, chief of the District Traffic Police Office in Dhanusha, said the bridges should reduce the risk of road accidents, since hundreds of pedestrians use this stretch every day. Local campus principal Shambhu Prasad Yadav noted that haat bazaars, schools and settlements sit around both chowks, so children, students and older people will benefit most.
Why it matters for homeowners in Nepal
Wide new highways bring faster traffic, and that makes crossing the road on foot more dangerous for families living along them. Safe crossings protect people and also make roadside plots and shops more liveable. For anyone building a house or shop near the Janakpurdham–Dhalkebar road, better pedestrian access is a real plus for daily life and for property value over time.
The costs are also a useful reference. Each structure is roughly 29 metres of steel and concrete work for a little over Rs 3 crore, which gives a sense of how much public infrastructure costs compared with private building. Steel and cement prices affect both, so it is worth tracking current material prices in Nepal before you budget your own project.
The project is also a rare piece of good news this week. Many road and bridge contracts have been stuck for years, as in the recent Bajura bridge contract cancellations, so a bridge that finishes and opens on schedule stands out.
How Mahendranagar overhead bridges fit the bigger road plan
The Janakpurdham–Dhalkebar road is a six-lane commercial corridor, and overhead crossings are one way to keep pedestrians separate from faster traffic. Each bridge rises 5.6 metres, so pedestrians cross well above the traffic lanes instead of weaving between vehicles. The third bridge at Laxminiya, due by mid-November, will complete this first set of three for the corridor.
What to do next
- If you live or work near Mahila Bikash Chowk or Sakhuwa Chowk, watch for the official opening date from the Road Division Office.
- Once open, use the overhead bridges instead of crossing the six-lane road, especially with children.
- If you are planning to build along this corridor, check road setback rules and permit costs with your municipality first. Our naksha pass fee calculator gives a quick estimate.
- Learn more about Nepal’s road design standards from the Department of Roads.
FAQ
Where are the Mahendranagar overhead bridges?
At Mahila Bikash Chowk and Sakhuwa Chowk on the Janakpurdham–Dhalkebar road in Mahendranagar Bazaar, Khireshwornath Municipality-5, Dhanusha.
When will they open?
No exact date has been given. Painting and finishing are under way, and officials say they will open to the public soon.
How much did they cost?
Rs 3.35 crore and Rs 3.57 crore for the two Mahendranagar bridges, part of about Rs 10.5 crore for three bridges including VAT.
Source: Lagani News.