Prithvi Highway blocked after road collapses near Nagdhunga
Summary
The Prithvi Highway was blocked after a section of road collapsed at Pataleban near the Nagdhunga checkpoint. Small vehicles are being diverted through the Nagdhunga tunnel while workers fill the damaged stretch with gravel.
Key Points
- A section of the Prithvi Highway collapsed at Pataleban, about 700 metres beyond the Nagdhunga checkpoint, blocking traffic on Wednesday.
- The damaged stretch is about three metres wide and has sunk, according to the Department of Roads.
- Small vehicles are being diverted through the Nagdhunga tunnel while workers repair the collapsed section with gravel.
- Authorities closed the road as a precaution to prevent further deterioration, even though one lane traffic might have been possible.
