KATHMANDU: Authorities have imposed a night-time restriction on vehicle movement along the Khurkot–Bhakunde Besi section of the BP Highway, citing rising safety risks during the monsoon season.
Issuing a notice on Tuesday, the District Administration Office, Kavre, said all vehicular movement will be completely prohibited from 5 pm to 5 am along the stretch.
The administration also warned that even outside the restricted hours, traffic may be temporarily halted at any time depending on rainfall, flood risks in the Roshi River, and overall weather conditions.
The notice further urged travelers to check road conditions before starting their journey, particularly along the Katuanjebesi (Kavre)–Nepalthok (Sindhuli) section of the BP Highway.
The decision follows a recent incident on Monday night when sudden flooding in the Roshi River left a microbus stranded midstream, trapping 89 passengers. All passengers were safely rescued in a joint operation by the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police.
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