Roads to Rasuwagadhi to Open Before Dashain, Reconstruction Needs 53 Billion Rupees

Kathmandu. The Department of Roads has stated that work is underway on a war footing to connect the road network, devastated by the destructive floods and landslides in rivers including the Bhote Koshi on August 26, to the Rasuwagadhi border crossing before Fulpati. This road, connecting to the Chinese border, is extremely important from a trade perspective, and the state has focused all its attention on providing convenience to citizens and traders. But given the devastating state of damage and geographical difficulties, will the road reach Rasuwagadhi before Fulpati?

The joint efforts of the Nepali Army and the Department of Roads have given some hope. According to Dharmendra Jha, former Lieutenant General of the Nepali Army and coordinator of the 'Bridge/Bailey Bridge Construction and Restoration Task Force' formed by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, the installation of a 74-meter long bailey bridge over the Falakhu Khola at Betrawati, connecting Nuwakot and Rasuwa, is in its final stages. This bailey bridge will be fully operational from Sunday.