Reconstruction of bridge swept by flooded river expedited in Dhading

DHADING: Reconstruction of a bridge over Mauwa River along the Prithvi Highway located in Dhading district has been expedited.

The bridge, which stands near the border with Chitwan district and connects Kathmandu with 67 districts in the country, was swept away by flood triggered by incessant rain on Monday.

Movement along the highway has come to a halt after the part of concrete bridge was swept away on Dhading side. Meanwhile, the stakeholders concerned have been actively carrying out reconstruction of the bridge.

The landslides and floods triggered by incessant rainfall have been reported to have wreaked havoc causing heavy damages to the infrastructures in various parts of the country with the monsoon season in full swing. THT