BP Highway Section to Open for Traffic by Mid-July
Summary
The Bhakundebesi-Nepalethok section of the BP Highway, damaged by floods last October, is set to open for traffic by mid-July with ongoing reconstruction and upgrades to two lanes.
Key Points
- Preparations are underway to open the Bhakundebesi-Nepalethok section of the BP Highway for traffic by mid-July.
- The road was severely damaged by floods in October 2023 and is being reconstructed in three contracted sections.
- Work includes upgrading the road from an intermediate lane to a full two-lane standard with a minimum width of 9 meters.
- Physical progress of reconstruction has reached around 30 percent and material and manpower availability is sufficient on site.
