KATHMANDU: At least 19 motorable bridges and around 40 kilometers of road sections have been damaged by the devastating floods along the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system, disrupting transportation in several areas.
According to Shubharaj Neupane, deputy director general and spokesperson for the Department of Roads, assessment of the damage is ongoing, while efforts have begun to restore damaged road sections and bridges.
Neupane said the department has mobilized heavy equipment and machinery to clear debris, repair damaged sections and restore road connectivity wherever possible.
The damage to bridges and roads has created significant challenges for the movement of people, relief supplies and emergency response teams in the flood-affected areas. Authorities are prioritizing the restoration of key transport links to facilitate search, rescue and relief operations.
The Department of Roads is also assessing the condition of other infrastructure along the affected corridor to determine the full extent of the damage and identify areas requiring immediate intervention.
The scale of destruction has raised concerns about prolonged disruption to transportation and access to remote settlements if damaged bridges and road sections cannot be restored quickly.
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