Reconstruction of damaged highways estimated at over Rs 12 billion
Summary
Floods and landslides have caused extensive damage to highways and bridges in Nepal, with reconstruction costs estimated at over Rs 12 billion.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides caused significant damage to roads and infrastructure in Nepal.
- Reconstruction of damaged road structures from recent and past monsoon disasters estimated at around Rs 12.38 billion.
- Rebuilding major highways, Bailey bridges, permanent bridges, and alternative roads requires Rs 10.68 billion.
- Mechi Highway sustained the most damage with a reconstruction cost estimated at Rs 1.50 billion.
- Minister Kulman Ghising prioritized reopening blocked roads using deployed equipment and manpower.
