The widening of Nepal’s Ring Road, an eleven billion rupee project funded by China, has been further delayed. Originally slated for completion sooner, work will now begin after the Dashain festival. While the project’s design is nearing completion, progress has been hampered by ongoing delays. Authorities anticipate selecting a contractor before the monsoon season, but this does not expedite the overall timeline. The postponement impacts a key infrastructure project intended to ease traffic congestion in the Kathmandu Valley. This marks another setback for the Chinese-funded initiative, raising questions about project management and timely execution. The delay underscores challenges in coordinating large-scale infrastructure developments in Nepal.