Rasuwa–Nuwakot road works accelerate
Summary
Road connectivity between Rasuwa and Nuwakot is being restored after the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood washed away roads and bridges across the corridor. Authorities are preparing temporary Bailey bridges at key points, with the goal of reopening the route toward Rasuwagadhi before Dashain.
Key Points
- The August 26 Bhotekoshi flood severely damaged roads, bridges and settlements across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.
- The Department of Roads says around 40 km of road and 41 motorable bridges were damaged in the wider corridor, with rebuilding costs estimated at about Rs. 50 billion.
- A 70-metre Bailey bridge is being prepared at Phalakhu Khola, while three more bridges may be needed to restore the Syafrubesi–Rasuwagadhi section.
- Officials aim to reopen the Galchhi–Betrawati–Dhunche–Syafrubesi route to Rasuwagadhi before Dashain.
