Road authority opts for special technology to prevent landslide

Summary

The Road Division Office in Bharatpur plans to use nailing, horizontal drains and bioengineering to stop landslides at Tuinkhola on the Narayangadh-Muglin road. Vehicle movement on the disturbed section is being halted for 30 minutes every two hours while repair work continues.

Key Points
  • The Road Division Office, Bharatpur has planned special technology to prevent landslides at Tuinkhola on the Narayangadh-Muglin roadway.
  • The road authority will use nailing, horizontal drains and bioengineering to stabilize the slope and manage seepage.
  • Workers are breaking and removing large stones on the road to prevent obstructions to vehicular movement.
  • Traffic on the disturbed section is being stopped for 30 minutes in every two-hour period during repairs.
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