Karnali Bridge

Karnali Bridge, the asymmetric, single-tower, cable-stayed bridge is the second longest of its type in Nepal and was built by international collaboration. The bridge spans the Karnali River between the Kailali District and Bardiya District of western Nepal. The bridge was constructed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan and inaugurated after six years of its construction date by the late Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala.

Karnali Bridge (कर्णाली पुल)
Coordinates 28°38′N 81°17′E
CrossesKarnali River
LocaleChisapani, Kailali    Nepal
Maintained byLamki Chuha Municipality, Kailali
Characteristics
DesignKawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd, Japan
Total length500 m (1,640.4 ft)
Width10 m (32.8 ft)
Longest span325 m (1,066.3 ft)
History
Opened1994 (1994)
side view

Location

The bridge lies in Mahendra Highway at Chisapani at the border of Kailali and Bardiya district. The bridge site is 500 km from the capital city of Kathmandu, and 86 km from the closest airport facilities in Dhangadhi. The design of the bridge and its location have made it a tourist attraction for domestic and international visitors.

The nearest city to the Karnali Bridge is the town of Chisapani in Far-Western Region, Nepal

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References

    The Karnali River Bridge was designed by Steinman, a firm that was later incorporated into the Parsons Corporation, USA. Kawasaki Heavy Industries constructed the bridge.

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