Track opened at Kunauta section of Beni-Jomsom-Korala road
Summary
A new track has been opened at the difficult Kunauta section of the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road in Myagdi after four days of nonstop repair work following flood damage in the Kali Gandaki River. Authorities say large vehicles will soon be able to pass, while full restoration of the road connection is still underway.
Key Points
- A new track has been opened at the Kunauta section of the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road after flood damage from the Kali Gandaki River.
- Four large excavators and tipper trucks worked for four days from both ends to reopen the roughly 250-metre stretch.
- The road project says large vehicles should be able to pass through Kunauta by Thursday evening, with full leveling and filling still needed.
- Repair and clearance work is continuing at multiple points between Pokharebagar and Kunauta, with the goal of restoring full connectivity by Monday.
