The government has announced plans to build a two-kilometer wildlife-friendly flyover through the Tikuali forest area of Chitwan National Park under the Barandabhar Corridor. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 7 billion, aims to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. UNESCO and WWF had stipulated such a structure as a prerequisite for road expansion in the ecologically sensitive zone. The Asian Development Bank will provide a USD 20 million grant, with the remaining cost financed through a concessional loan. The tender process is expected to begin by February.
