Mechi Highway section in Panchthar reopens after 14 days
Summary
The Rajduwali section of Mechi Highway in Panchthar reopened after being blocked for 14 days due to landslides caused by heavy rains, restoring vehicle movement between Taplejung, Panchthar, Ilam, and Jhapa.
Key Points
- The Rajduwali section of the Mechi Highway was blocked for 14 days due to landslides triggered by heavy rainfall.
- A team including geologist Madhusudan Acharya worked to clear the obstruction and address water seepage issues causing road subsidence.
- The road reopened on Saturday evening around 8:30 pm, restoring traffic flow between Taplejung, Panchthar, Ilam, and Jhapa.
- During the closure, the Simlagola–Tilkeni road was used as an alternative but posed difficulties due to its narrow and unpaved conditions.
