K.M. Engineers Builders Pvt. Ltd. undertook a significant infrastructure project with the Yari Khola Bridge ( 60m long bridge) the bridge was design and build concept started through an agreement in October 2019 with Province Government, Koshi Province , Nepal. This was a first project of province government which was conducted in design and build concept.
We designed in given time frame and started to built bridge in March 2020. However, the project encountered unforeseen challenges when the Government of Nepal imposed a complete lockdown on March 24, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The prohibitory order included restrictions on citizens’ movement, halting vehicular activities, and grounding commercial flights. Compounded by the remote hill area location in Udayapur District, the project faced tough material transportation conditions, utilizing tractors in the challenging terrain. In response to the lockdown, the company promptly issued a Force Majeure Notice and collaborated with the government to ensure compliance with safety protocols and local permissions. After a one-month hiatus, construction activities restarted with strict observance to safety measures. Remarkably, despite the difficulties, none of the project personnel were affected by COVID-19. The Yari Khola Bridge project was successfully completed in give time, making K. M. Engineers Builders Pvt. Ltd. the first among the six bridge projects to meet the completion deadline, showcasing the company’s resilience, adaptability, and commitment to successful infrastructure development amidst challenging circumstances.