Works on war footing to restore road links
Summary
The Department of Roads is racing to reopen highways and repair damaged bridges before Dashain, with the Korala border point prioritized to restore Nepal-China trade. Floods and landslides have disrupted multiple major routes, including the BP Highway, Prithvi Highway and sections of the Kaligandaki Corridor.
Key Points
- The Department of Roads has launched urgent repairs to reopen blocked highways and damaged bridges before Dashain.
- The Korala border point has been prioritized because damage to the Beni-Jomsom section has disrupted the only operational land trade route between Nepal and China.
- Several major routes, including the BP Highway, Prithvi Highway, Mid-Hill Highway and Karnali Highway, have suffered landslide and flood damage.
- Preliminary estimates say floods have damaged road sections, bridges and 31 drinking-water projects across the country.
