Department of Surface Transport, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

04/06/2026

International Road Show for the Gelephu–Tareythang Road and Bridges Project, Hyderabad, India (2nd & 3rd June 2026)

The Department of Surface Transport, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, Royal Government of Bhutan, is preparing to procure contractors for the construction of the Gelephu–Tareythang Road and Bridges under the World Bank-financed Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia (ACCESS) Phase-2 Bhutan Project. The project comprises a 14-kilometre road corridor forming part of the Southern East–West Highway, together with five major river bridges across the Mau, Jengkhurung, Taklai, Langer, and Singye rivers, with an estimated cost of US$190 million.

An Early Market Engagement was held in Thimphu, Bhutan on 30th March 2026 in hybrid mode, attended by contractors from Bhutan, India, Nepal, Thailand, and Turkiye. To broaden market outreach beyond the initial engagement, the Road Show series was planned with the objective of attracting experienced international contractors to participate in the upcoming road and bridge tenders, to be procured through Open International Competitive Bidding following Prequalification.

The Road Show in Hyderabad, India was held on 2nd and 3rd June 2026, attended by approximately 100 participants representing around 70 firms (contractors, consultants and suppliers). The event generated considerable interest, with contractors raising a large number of questions on technical, environmental, procurement, and site-related matters. The active engagement and volume of queries reflected strong market interest in the upcoming tenders.

The Road Show in Bangkok will be held on 9th and 10th June 2026, targeting construction firms from East Asia and South Asia (mainland). A Virtual Road Show is also tentatively scheduled for 15th June 2026 for international contractors from other countries who could not make it to Hyderabad and Bangkok Road Shows.

The Specific Procurement Notice for Prequalification is tentatively scheduled for publication in late June 2026.

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Roadblock reported at following locations:

1. At Boxcut along Trongsa-Gelephu PNH. The expected time of clearance is 9.30AM.

2. At chainage 9km along Serthi DR under Jomotshangkha Dungkhag.

03/06/2026

The reported roadblock has been cleared and opened to traffic.

03/06/2026

Roadblock reported at CH9kms on Serthi DR, under Jomotsangkha Dungkhag.
Expected time of clearance is 11:00 AM.

03/06/2026

The reported roadblock has been cleared and opened to all types of traffic.

03/06/2026

The reported roadblock has been cleared for opened for single lane traffic.

Project DANTAK reported a roadblock at chainage 22.40 km between Sorchen and Kamjibon along Phuntsholing-Thimphu AH.
However, road users may use the Sorchen bypass road as an alternative route.
Machinery and laborers were deployed.
Expected time of clearance is 10:00 AM.

03/06/2026

Project DANTAK reported a roadblock at chainage 22.40 km between Sorchen and Kamjibon along Phuntsholing-Thimphu AH.
However, road users may use the Sorchen bypass road as an alternative route.
Machinery and laborers were deployed.
Expected time of clearance is 10:00 AM.

03/06/2026

Roadblock reported at Boxcut along Trongsa-Gelephu PNH. The estimated time of clearance is 10:00 AM.

02/06/2026

Due to heavy rainfall, a roadblock has been reported at Boxcut along the Trongsa–Gelephu Primary National Highway (PNH). As a result, the road will remain closed until further notice.
All commuters are advised to exercise caution and plan their travel accordingly.