Rasuwagadhi Road Reopens After Flood Damage; Bailey Bridges Being Installed
Summary
The Galchi–Devighat–Trishuli road section has reopened after temporary repairs, while bailey bridge installation is being accelerated to restore traffic toward Rasuwagadhi. Flood damage has severely hit roads and bridges, with permanent reconstruction costs estimated at over Rs 73 billion.
Key Points
- The Galchi–Devighat–Trishuli road section has been temporarily repaired and reopened after flood damage.
- Bailey bridges are being installed or planned at Devighat, Betrawati, and Trishuli Bazaar to restore traffic access to Rasuwagadhi.
- The Department of Roads says it is bringing bailey bridges from China, India, America, and other sources because its stock is insufficient and the required spans are longer than 70 meters.
- The RDNA report estimates permanent reconstruction of damaged roads and bridges at Rs 73.34 billion, while 69 kilometers of road and 37 motorable bridges were affected.
