Temporary road being constructed on damaged BP Highway

Summary

Work on a temporary road diversion along the damaged BP Highway has resumed in Kavrepalanchok and Sindhuli following floods and landslides caused by the Roshi River.

Key Points
  • Floods and landslides caused by the Roshi River damaged sections of the BP Highway on October 4 and 5.
  • The Division Road Office, in collaboration with local municipalities, has started reconstructing temporary road diversions.
  • Temporary road construction is underway at multiple locations including Chaukidanda in Kavrepalanchok and Nepalthok in Sindhuli.
  • Alternative routes via Khurkot–Manthali and the Araniko Highway are currently used as the BP Highway remains blocked.
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