Main Lifeline Blocked, Alternative Routes Decided
Summary
The Prithvi Highway has been completely blocked after the Trishuli River eroded the road at Krishnabhir, prompting authorities to divert cargo and passenger vehicles through alternative routes. Truck movement to supply food and gas to the Kathmandu Valley will be restricted and managed one way via Bhainse, Naubise, Bhimdhunga and other detours.
Key Points
- The Trishuli River eroded the road at Krishnabhir on the Prithvi Highway, blocking the country's main lifeline to Kathmandu.
- Officials decided to route 12-wheeled cargo trucks through Tribhuvan Rajpath from Bhainse, Makwanpur, and through Naubise and other alternate roads.
- Gas bullets and trucks carrying gas cylinders will be operated only on designated routes, while smaller passenger vehicles will use routes via Balkhu, Pharping, Dakshinkali and Phakhel.
- The decision was taken in a meeting at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development with road, police, oil corporation and transport officials.
