BP Highway Reconstruction Intensifies Following Severe Flood Damage
Summary
Permanent reconstruction of the flood-damaged BP Highway, connecting Kathmandu with eastern Nepal, has begun, with work focused on repairing and upgrading key sections destroyed by recent floods and landslides. The highway will be upgraded to two lanes with new bridges to improve connectivity and resilience.
Key Points
- Permanent reconstruction of flood-damaged BP Highway in Kavrepalanchok and Sindhuli has started, aiming for completion within two years.
- Approximately 29.5 kilometers of damaged road are being repaired with contracts awarded to various joint ventures and grant assistance from JICA for a 3.2 km section.
- The reconstruction will include widening the road to two lanes and building new bridges alongside existing ones for improved connectivity and flood resilience.
- Overloading of vehicles, especially tippers carrying loads exceeding the 16-ton limit, poses risks to the highway's structure despite regulatory restrictions.
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