BP Highway blocked for four days comes into operation

Summary

The BP Highway, blocked for four days by floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall, has reopened after temporary diversions were built and debris was cleared. One-way traffic has resumed in risk-prone sections, while work continues to restore two-way movement.

Key Points
  • The BP Highway in Kavrepalanchok was obstructed for four days due to flood and landslide damage caused by continuous rainfall.
  • The Division Road Office, Bhaktapur, reopened the highway after clearing debris and constructing temporary diversions.
  • One-way traffic has resumed in risky sections, and work is underway to restore two-way movement.
  • A diversion will be built at Chaukidanda once the water flow of the rivulet decreases.
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