Bheri Corridor Blocked, Commuters Face Hardships

The Bheri Corridor, which connects Jajarkot and Dolpa, has been blocked due to the ongoing monsoon season, causing difficulties for commuters. The road, which was connected to the national road network in 2075 BS, has not seen significant improvements despite being a decade old.

Commuters are forced to change vehicles multiple times, and the journey has become longer and more hazardous. The road is blocked at several points, including the Usam Khola, Rejigad Khola, and Chhalagad Khola areas.

The Bheri Corridor Office has installed hum pipes as an alternative route, but the increased water flow in the rivers has made it difficult to use them. The office has informed that the installation of hum pipes has been completed at several points, but the increased water flow has caused problems.

Locals have complained that the transportation entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant fares. The commuters are forced to pay higher fares, and the entrepreneurs are not providing adequate information about the journey.

The road upgrade and blacktopping work on the Tallobagar-Tripurakot section of the Bheri Corridor has been delayed. The companies responsible for the construction have been slow to make progress, and the project office has warned them of contract termination.

The Bheri Corridor is a vital lifeline for Dolpa, and the road blockade has directly affected the daily lives of the people. The locals have demanded that the authorities take immediate action to ensure the smooth operation of the road, manage the rivers and streams, control the transportation entrepreneurs, ensure the safety of commuters, and provide timely information about the road conditions.