Lamjung Roadside Landslide Control Structures Improve Traffic Flow

Lamjung. With the construction of landslide control structures at Udipur on the Dumre-Besisahar road section at a cost of Rs 11 crore 19 lakh by the federal government, vehicle movement has become easier even during the monsoon season.

According to Nabin Bishwokarma, Information Officer at the Dumre-Besisahar-Chame Road Scheme Office, structures such as micro piles in the Marshyangdi River, retaining walls along the riverbank, a 45-meter high and 80-meter long gabion net, 300 meters of blacktopped road, and nailing in the landslide-prone area above the road have been constructed.

Babulal Shrestha of Besisahar said that travel in the Udipur area has become safe and easy after the landslide control. "Last year, we faced problems repeatedly during the monsoon. There was a fear of stones falling from above at any time. Now, we can travel with peace of mind. The road is good, and there is no fear of landslides," he said.

Narayan Ghimire, who regularly operates vehicles on this road, is also happy to be able to drive without fear in the Udipur area. Before the landslide control in the Udipur area, vehicles used to go to their destinations via alternative routes almost every day.

The Dumre-Besisahar road is the main route connecting not only Lamjung but also Manang. This road connects to the Annapurna Circuit Trek.