KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport in Nepal announced that traffic is still suspended on five key highways. The Araniko Highway, BP Highway, Pushpalal (Madhyapahari) Highway, Kanti Rajpath, and Mechi Highway are among the afflicted highways. The damage caused by the harsh weather is the main cause of this.

The main disruption is thought to have been caused by bridge collapses at Larcha, which is five kilometers into the Araniko Highway's Kodari sector. The Ministry intends to build a Bailey bridge, penstock pipe, and human pipe in Larcha to aid improve traffic and reestablish communication in the area in an effort to lessen the effects.

The Chowkidanda-Kaldhunga stretch of the BP Highway has sustained severe damage, with 12 kilometers of road totally swept away, essentially stopping all traffic. While constantly monitoring the Roshi River's flow, the Ministry is actively removing landslides from both sides of the roadway and investigating all possible solutions to resume transportation.

The Chowkidanda-Kaldhunga stretch of the BP Highway has sustained severe damage, with 12 kilometers of road totally swept away, essentially stopping all traffic. While constantly monitoring the Roshi River's flow, the Ministry is actively removing landslides from both sides of the roadway and investigating all possible solutions to resume transportation.

The Pushpalal (Madhyapahari) Highway has also experienced severe disruptions, with landslides affecting multiple areas along the 80-kilometer route in the Dolalghat-Rakthum section. Once the road is cleared, vehicles coming from Bardiwas via the BP Highway will be allowed to enter Kathmandu through Dolalghat.

Along with these efforts, the 13-kilometer Ghapeli-Baguwa portion of the Kanti Rajpath is being cleared of landslides. The Ministry is giving top priority to clearing the debris left over by landslides so that transportation can return to normal as soon as possible.

Work is being done on the Mechi Highway to remove debris from Ramite Danda along the 8-kilometer stretch of the Ramite-Phidim road that crosses the Hewa Bridge. To assist in resuming transportation in this impacted area, the Ministry intends to build a temporary diversion in the Hewa River.

Despite the difficult circumstances brought on by the intense rains and ensuing landslides, the Ministry is dedicated to re-establishing transportation linkages across the impacted highways, as seen by the ongoing efforts. 

Authorities are advising passengers to remain patient as restoration work proceeds and emphasizing the need for safety during this time. The administration is committed to expeditiously completing repairs in order to guarantee the reopening of essential transportation networks.