Work to reopen Benighat–Tatopani road completed
Summary
The Benighat–Tatopani road section under the Benighat–Arughat–Larke Bhanjyang road has been reopened after flood damage from the Budhigandaki River was cleared. The government will now begin studies and alignment planning for permanent road upgrading.
Key Points
- The road section from Benighat to Tatopani has been reopened after being blocked by flooding in the Budhigandaki River.
- A temporary diversion was built at Khorlabesi to help restore access while clearance work continued.
- Stones, soil, and debris deposited by the flood have been removed from Tatopani and nearby areas.
- The process for permanent road construction will now move ahead with study and alignment planning.
