Flood damage leaves Rasuwagadhi road facing long repairs
Summary
Floodwaters from the Bhotekoshi have washed away around 40 km of the Galchhi-Rasuwagadhi road, severing connectivity between Nuwakot and Rasuwa. The government is racing to open temporary tracks and install Bailey bridges before Dashain to restore access to the Chinese border point at Rasuwagadhi.
Key Points
- Floodwaters from the Bhotekoshi destroyed large stretches of the Galchhi-Rasuwagadhi road, leaving traffic between Nuwakot and Rasuwa at a standstill.
- The Department of Roads is opening temporary tracks and planning Bailey bridges to restore access before Dashain.
- The government estimates about Rs30 billion in damage to roads and bridges, with rebuilding costs expected to reach Rs50 billion.
- The route is strategically important for connectivity to the Rasuwagadhi border point and for traffic with China.
