Risky slope being removed at Tuin Khola
Summary
Work has resumed to remove a dangerous slope at Tuin Khola along the Narayangarh-Muglin road, with traffic partially halted to allow landslide prevention work. The unstable hillside, which has triggered major landslides before, is being stabilized using slope nailing and heavy equipment.
Key Points
- Traffic on the Narayangarh-Muglin road has been partially halted so crews can remove an unstable slope at Tuin Khola.
- Six backhoe hammers are being used, and workers are also clearing loose material by hand and from ropes on the steep hillside.
- The site is highly vulnerable to landslides, with the work intended to prevent another major blockage like last year's 104-hour disruption.
- The Division Road Office has awarded a Rs 222.1 million contract for slope stabilization and related landslide prevention work.
