Roads Department Intensifies Maintenance Ahead of Festivals Amidst Flood and Landslide Concerns
Summary
The Department of Roads has intensified maintenance and disaster-response work on major highways ahead of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath as floods and landslides threaten festival travel. Officials say more than 240 heavy machines, fuel and manpower are on standby to reopen blocked roads within two hours.
Key Points
- The Department of Roads has prioritized festival-targeted maintenance on major highways and strategic roads across the country amid flood and landslide risks.
- More than 240 heavy machines, fuel, and technical staff have been kept on standby, with a goal of restoring blocked roads within two hours.
- Repair work is underway on obstructed sections, pothole-prone roads, and major corridors including the BP Highway, Nagdhunga-Mugling road and Kanti Lokpath.
- The department has urged travelers to check weather and road conditions before starting their festival journeys.
