Even moderate rain washes away diversions on BP Highway
Summary
The BP Highway in Nepal faces frequent disruptions as moderate rains wash away temporary diversions, hindering traffic and reconstruction efforts. Continuous flooding in the Roshi river area causes repeated damages to the road and diversions, leading to financial losses and delays in permanent repairs.
Key Points
- Moderate rainstorms swell the Roshi river and wash away temporary road diversions on the BP Highway in Nepal, causing repeated traffic disruptions.
- Reconstruction contracts worth billions of rupees have been awarded but work faces delays due to persistent flooding and unpredictable weather.
- Contractors have incurred significant financial losses rebuilding diversions multiple times, with limited compensation from the Department of Roads.
- Local officials call for accelerating permanent structure construction to replace fragile temporary diversions and ensure road stability.
