Floods and landslides have left severe damage to Nepal’s road network, with the government estimating Rs 12.38 billion needed for reconstruction, including major costs for the Mechi and Mid-Hill highways.
Nepal Verified News
Wed Oct 08 2025
Heavy rains and monsoon-triggered disasters earlier this month have caused widespread damage to Nepal’s road infrastructure, prompting the government to estimate reconstruction costs at Rs 12.38 billion.
According to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, around Rs 10.68 billion will be needed to repair highways, alternative routes, Bailey bridges, and permanent bridges destroyed or damaged this year. Another Rs 1.7 billion is required to restore structures affected by last year’s monsoon.
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development Kulman Ghising said road clearance and repair works are being carried out with high priority. He added that necessary equipment and personnel have been mobilized, and progress is being regularly monitored by the ministry.
The Mechi Highway has been identified as the most affected, with estimated repair costs of Rs 1.5 billion. Other major highways, including Koshi, Mid-Hill (Madhyapahadi), Hulaki, Araniko, Kanti, and Narayanghat–Mugling, will collectively require around Rs 3.77 billion for reconstruction.
Similarly, rebuilding 17 permanent bridges is projected to cost Rs 4.52 billion, while Bailey bridge repairs will need about Rs 800 million. Restoring alternative roads will add another Rs 1.59 billion to the total estimate.
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