Karnali Highway remains province’s deadliest road despite millions spent on repairs

Police say the highway accounts for nearly 56 percent of road accidents in the province as poor road conditions, ageing vehicles, difficult terrain and weak traffic discipline continue to fuel fatal crashes.

The Karnali Highway has remained the deadliest road in the province despite years of repairs, repeated safety interventions and millions of rupees spent on maintenance. Crashes continue to claim lives at an alarming rate as poor road conditions, hazardous terrain, ageing vehicles and weak traffic discipline combine to make the highway a persistent death trap. Police data show the highway accounts for nearly 56 percent of all road accidents recorded across the province.