Vehicular movement resumes from Miteri Bridge at Rasuwagadhi border point

लगानी न्यूज

१८ असार २०८३, बिहीबार २१:३५July 2, 2026

Rasuwa. Vehicles that were halted since June 29 for the test of Bailey Bridge have resumed towards Kerung from today. Vehicles have come to operate from Miteri Bridge at Rasuwagadhi border point four days after the Chinese technician completed the test.

{{TAG_OPEN_div_18} The bridge was supposed to be halted for two days from the Miteri Bridge at Rasuwagadhi, the northern border point of Nepal. The Bailey Bridge was constructed on July 7 last year after the flooded Lhende River swept away the cement machinery bridge. The Chinese side had stopped the operation of the Bailey Bridge to test ÷whether it was suitable for the rainy season or not.

According to the Area Police Office, Timure, the vehicular movement has started after successfully completing the test of the bridge.TAG_OPEN_div_16 Ashok Thapa, chief of District Police Office, informed that 22 containers of small and big vehicles have left for Kerung from today for import after carrying test of the bridge and completing the re-fitting of the nut.

According to Police Chief Thapa, 33 small and big vehicles carrying apples, oranges, grapes and dragon fruit have entered Nepal from China.TAG_OPEN_div_14 According to the Chinese technicians, vehicles carrying goods above 14 feet height should not be allowed to operate in view of the capacity of the bridge.

According to him, a 14-foot-long pole has been erected on both the Nepali and Chinese sides.TAG_OPEN_div_12 The Chinese technician has informed through the notice that the goods cannot be brought or carried by loading higher than the pole.

Chief Customs Officer Rajendra Dhungana said that the import of goods has become easier with the operation of vehicles from the bridge.TAG_OPEN_div_10 According to him, some vehicles have already reached the customs premises for testing.