Five road sections still blocked, eight sections opened for one-way traffic

KATHMANDU: Five road sections across various highways remain closed following incessant rains from September 27 and 28.

According to police reports, over four dozen road sections previously affected by flooding have been reopened; however, five remain completely blocked.

The Nepal Police have confirmed that eight road sections are now accessible for one-way traffic.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki stated that efforts are ongoing to clear the blocked routes.

As per the information released by the Nepal Police, the 420 section of the BP Highway at Roshi in Kavrepalanchowk is completely blocked.

The following sections are reported to be fully obstructed: Bhaikure on the BP Highway, Seleghat in Manthali Municipality-6 of Ramechhap, the Ramechhap-Sindhuli-Khurkot route in Bhotekoshi, the Bahrabiise-Tatopani road in Bhotekoshi, and the Baluwatar section of the Jaiprithvi Highway in Bajhang.

In terms of one-way access, police have indicated that the Lele-Tika Bhairav section in Godavari, Tinghare on the Madhyapahari Lokmarg in Tehrathum, Ramite on the Mechi Highway in Phidim, and Kanti Lokpath in Bhimphedi have all been opened.

Additionally, the Kaldhunga section of the BP Highway at Roshi, the Ghuwana section of Hanumangadhi, and the Benighat Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway have also been opened for one-way traffic.