Koshi Barrage Construction, Sunsari

Koshi Barrage

The Koshi Barrage is a sluice across the Koshi river that carries vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between Saptari district and Sunsari district of Nepal. It is near the international border with India. It was built between 1958 and 1962 and has 56 gates. It was constructed after the Koshi Agreement was signed between the Government of Nepal and India on April 25, 1954. The barrage was designed and built by Joseph and Company Limited, India. The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is roughly 3–4 miles north of the barrage.

Opened: 1962
Total length: 1,150 m (3,773.0 ft)
Construction started: 1958
Koshi Barrage
Date: 2020/10 B.S.
Location: Koshi Barrage, Sunsari
Photo Authors : Larry Daloz
Description: This is where the Arun River leaves the mountains and flows into the Terai. Silhouetted against the setting sun, a porter with doko contemplates a huge crane. The crane is part of the Indian-funded Arun River "barrage" (dam) project.


Date: 2018 B.S.
Location: Koshi Barrage, Sunsari
Photo Authors : James Scott
Description: Road along the top of the Koshi Barrage Flood control dam.

 


Date: 2018 B.S.
Location: Koshi Barrage, Sunsari
Photo Authors : James Scott
Description: The Koshi Barrage Flood control dam.


Date: 2018 B.S.
Location: Koshi Barrage, Sunsari
Photo Authors : James Scott
Description: The Koshi Barrage Flood control dam.


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