Road Connectivity Restored to Betrawati After Flood Damage
Summary
Road connectivity to Betrawati has been restored after a month of disruption caused by the Bhote Koshi flood, and authorities are now rushing to extend temporary access toward Syaphrubesi and the Rasuwagadhi border crossing. Permanent reconstruction is estimated to cost more than Rs 73 billion and could take several years.
Key Points
- The road up to Betrawati has been reconnected after flood damage cut off the area for a month.
- The Department of Roads, the Nepali Army, and a special task force are building temporary tracks and bailey bridges to restore access toward Rasuwagadhi.
- A 73-meter Acro Bridge is being installed at Betrawati, while a 76-meter bridge from the Nepali Army will be used at Syaphrubesi.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority estimates flood damage to roads and bridges at Rs 73.34 billion, with full permanent reconstruction likely to take 3 to 5 years.
