KATHMANDU: Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has signed two major agreements worth about USD 23.7 million, equivalent to Rs 3.43 billion, to implement road maintenance works under the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Nepal Compact.

The agreements cover the upgrade of the East-West Highway section from Dhan Khola to Lamahi using full-depth reclamation and Superpave technology.

MCA-Nepal has also contracted international consultants and technocrats to supervise this project and periodic maintenance on the Narayanghat-Muglin road.

The 40 km stretch will be widened to 12 meters, aiming to cut transport costs and improve road safety.