KATHMANDU: Separate operating hours have been set for vehicles using the BP Highway, the shortest road link connecting Kathmandu with the eastern Terai. The District Administration Office, Sindhuli, introduced the new schedule to reduce traffic congestion and road accidents and…

KATHMANDU: The Government of Japan has started reconstruction work on the Pipley-Barkhekola section of the BP Highway. The 3.2-km road section was severely damaged by floods in October 2024. The reconstruction work officially began on Monday in the presence of…

KATHMANDU: Vehicle movement has been suspended on the Khurkot-Nepalthok-Katunje Besi section of the BP Highway due to possible flood risks. According to Nepal Police, the restriction was imposed as a precautionary measure against possible flooding. Authorities had already been stopping…

KATHMANDU: Authorities have imposed a night-time vehicle restriction on the Khurkot-Bhakundebesi road section under the BP Highway. Vehicles are not allowed to operate from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM. The decision was taken on Tuesday following a directive from the…

KATHMANDU: The Government of Japan has provided a grant of around USD 17 million to support the emergency rehabilitation of the BP Highway, which suffered heavy damage from floods and landslides in late 2024. The grant agreement was signed in…