Jhapa. With the goal of connecting the main trade route of eastern Nepal with the international road network, 52 percent of the road has been paved in the eastern section of the Kakarbhitta-Laukahi road under the Asian Highway being constructed. The project aims to complete 90 percent of the work within the stipulated time, with about four months remaining in the construction contract period. According to Project Chief Sunilbabu Pant, seven to 800 meters of road are being paved daily.