BP Highway reopens after diversion repairs in Kavre
Summary
The BP Highway, blocked due to rainfall damage to diversions, resumed operation after repairs in Kavre. A 12-hour nightly restriction on vehicular movement is imposed by the Kavre District Administration Office.
Key Points
- The BP Highway was blocked due to rainfall washing away diversions at several points of the Bhakunde–Nepalthok stretch.
- Traffic resumed at 8:30 am after repairs to damaged diversions were completed.
- The Katunje Besi–Nepalthok section was severely damaged by floods in the Roshi river in September 2024 and has been operating with temporary diversions.
- Kavre District Administration Office imposed a daily 12-hour vehicular movement restriction from 5 pm to 5 am starting Tuesday.
