India-Nepal road link kicks offThe proposed 76.2 km-long, EUR 474 million fast highway between Kathmandu in Nepal and the Indian border at Birgunj has commenced construction under the direction of the Nepalese army for completion within three years. It will include a 1.3 km-long tunnel and will also provide a link to Nepal’s proposed second international airport. More from Saroj Pradhan at Department of Roads, tel +977 1 4262-693, fax –993, e-mail dgdor@ntc.net.np or visit www.dor.gov.np/Tender/index.php. 47/09.