Preparations underway to route traffic via newly reconstructed tracks on damaged BP Highway
Summary
Authorities are preparing to divert traffic onto newly built elevated tracks on the flood-damaged BP Highway in Kavrepalanchowk ahead of the monsoon season, with full restoration planned over the next two years.
Key Points
- New elevated tracks on the BP Highway in Kavrepalanchowk will open to traffic soon to ensure commuter safety ahead of the monsoon.
- The road was severely damaged by flooding and landslides in September 2024 between Bhakundebesi and Nepalthok.
- Temporary gravel and boulder reinforcements have been installed to bypass vulnerable river diversions prone to washouts during heavy rain.
- A full restoration budget of Rs 8.5 billion is allocated, with permanent works including upgrading to a dual-lane highway and expanding bridges, partly funded by a JICA grant.
