Heavy Rainfall Causes Traffic Blockage on Crucial East-West Highway Section in Nawalparasi

Traffic movement has been halted on the Butwal-Narayangadh section of the East-West Highway in Nawalparasi due to slippery road conditions caused by rainfall, aiming to mitigate potential risks.

The road section at Daunne in Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality-2, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East), which falls under the East-West Highway, has been blocked due to the road becoming slippery because of the rain, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Yuvraj Khadka of the District Police Office, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East). He stated that vehicles are getting stuck because the road turned muddy and slippery due to rainfall since Friday afternoon, causing a jam as vehicles could not ascend the slope.

“Vehicles are unable to move because they are slipping even in light rain; there is a problem because vehicles are getting stuck on the muddy road,” said Deputy Superintendent of Police Khadka. “Traffic is currently blocked because vehicles traveling from east to west are slipping on the incline.”

The Narayangadh-Butwal Road Project has stated that efforts are underway for maintenance and operation, noting that traffic movement is being affected due to the road obstruction at the Daunne section. Due to the incomplete construction of the Daunne section under the Butwal-Narayangadh road expansion, the road is being blocked even with normal rainfall.

Meanwhile, the Narayanghat-Butwal Road Project Office has imposed a daily ban on the operation of large cargo vehicles from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM until Chaitra 8. Deputy Superintendent of Police Khadka informed that while small, long-distance passenger, and emergency service vehicles are currently operating, problems persist.