Butwal–Narayangadh road yet to fully reopen, passengers stranded
Summary
The Butwal–Narayangadh road remains partially closed due to muddy and slippery conditions caused by rainfall, stranding passengers and disrupting transport services on the East-West Highway for three days.
Key Points
- The Butwal–Narayangadh road section has been blocked since Friday due to adverse weather conditions.
- Rainfall caused the Daunne stretch at Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality to become muddy and slippery, severely affecting traffic.
- Vehicles traveling east to west are unable to operate on the uphill slippery section; west to east vehicles operate partially.
- The Narayangadh–Butwal Road Project is working to repair the road, but large freight vehicle restrictions remain at night for safety.
