Will flood-damaged highways be travel-ready by Dashain?
Summary
Floods and landslides have damaged major highways across Nepal, severing links to district headquarters and tourist destinations ahead of Dashain. The Department of Roads says temporary diversions and repairs are under way, with officials aiming to reopen key routes before the festival.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides have cut off several major road links, including routes between Lamjung and Manang, Parbat and Baglung, and Myagdi and Mustang.
- Officials say temporary diversions and gabion works are being planned or repaired, with traffic expected to resume in stages before Dashain.
- The BP Highway has been completely closed after floodwaters washed away multiple temporary diversions, though authorities expect limited restoration within days.
- The Department of Roads says bridges were mostly intact but their approach roads were damaged, and repair work is being accelerated across several highways.
