Secretary Sigdel Pledges Highway Restoration Before Dashain Festival
Summary
Main highways blocked by floods and landslides will be cleared before Dashain, according to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport. The Prithvi Highway is expected to reopen within 24 hours, while the BP Highway is targeted for restoration before the festival.
Key Points
- Secretary Gopal Prasad Sigdel said the ministry will clear blocked highways before Dashain.
- The Prithvi Highway is expected to reopen within 24 hours, and the BP Highway before the festival.
- The ministry is also preparing advance booking and smart traffic monitoring in coordination with transport entrepreneurs.
- The committee directed that the long-disputed Ramnagar weighing bridge be repaired within a week.
