BP Highway resumes after three-day disruption

Summary

Vehicular movement on BP Highway resumed after three days of disruption due to flooding from heavy rainfall, with a temporary diversion constructed to restore traffic.

Key Points
  • BP Highway was blocked for three days due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Roshi stream.
  • Authorities constructed a temporary diversion allowing traffic to resume on Thursday morning.
  • The District Police Office in Kavrepalanchowk advised the public to avoid travel on the highway unless in emergencies due to ongoing rainfall and risks.
  • The highway had previously suffered extensive flood and landslide damage last year, with reconstruction ongoing in Sindhuli district areas.
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