Kanti Highway Experiences Surge in Traffic Due to Prithvi Highway Blockage
Summary
The blockage of the Prithvi Highway has diverted heavy traffic to the Kanti Highway, creating long queues of vehicles between Hetauda and Kathmandu Valley. Authorities have opened alternative routes and urged drivers to check road updates and travel cautiously during the monsoon season.
Key Points
- The Prithvi Highway has been completely blocked after erosion and landslides at Krishna Bhir and Parewa Bhir in Dhading.
- Small and medium-sized vehicles have been diverted to the Kanti Highway, causing a surge in traffic and long queues.
- The Department of Roads has recommended alternative routes via Tribhuvan Highway, BP Highway, and Hetauda–Kulekhani–Pharping.
- Drivers have been urged to travel cautiously and check road and traffic updates because of monsoon landslide risks.
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