Kaligandaki Corridor Road Section Cleared After Landslide
Summary
A landslide-hit section of the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road in Myagdi has been cleared after four days of work, with more repairs still needed before vehicles can pass safely. The route is vital for trade with China and for transporting goods, apples, livestock, and tourists.
Key Points
- A 250-meter stretch at Kunta in Renguganga Rural Municipality-2 was washed away by the Kaligandaki river and has now been partially restored with soil filling.
- Six excavators and six tippers were mobilized at the site, while work continues at several other damaged sections between Pokharebagar and Kunta.
- The Beni-Jomsom-Korala road was blocked at 55 places after floods and landslides in early October, causing major disruption to transport and trade.
- Officials say the road is strategically important because the Korala border is a key trade route with China while other crossings remain closed.
