BP Highway reopens after four-day closure caused by floods, slides

Summary

The BP Highway reopened on Tuesday after being blocked for four days by floods and landslides triggered by continuous rainfall. Traffic has resumed on a one-way basis at vulnerable sections while workers clear debris and rebuild washed-away diversions.

Key Points
  • BP Highway reopened on Tuesday after a four-day closure caused by floods and landslides.
  • Road crews cleared debris and built temporary diversions to restore vehicular movement.
  • Flooding in the Roshi rivulet washed away diversions at Chaukidanda, Katunje, Piple and Mamti.
  • One-way traffic is operating at vulnerable sections as work continues to restore two-way movement.
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