Flood-hit Prithvi Highway pushes traffic onto Hetauda-Kathmandu routes
Summary
Flooding along the Trishuli river has blocked the Prithvi Highway at Krishnabhir in Dhading, pushing vehicles onto alternate routes between Hetauda and Kathmandu. Travel time on the shorter route has risen from about three hours to nearly five hours due to the increased traffic.
Key Points
- Flooding along the Trishuli river has blocked the Prithvi Highway at Krishnabhir in Dhading.
- Vehicles between Hetauda and Kathmandu are being diverted to alternate routes under a local traffic plan.
- Freight trucks, larger passenger vehicles and fuel tankers have been instructed to use designated highways and diversions to avoid congestion and safety risks.
- Travel time on the shorter Hetauda-Kathmandu route has increased from about three hours to nearly five hours.
