New bypass track to be built above collapsed Krishnabhir stretch
Summary
A new bypass track is being built above the collapsed Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway to restore traffic to Kathmandu within about two weeks. The road closure after flooding has disrupted supply routes, forced diversions, and raised concerns over landslides and long-term repairs.
Key Points
- Authorities have started building a new track above the collapsed Krishnabhir stretch of the Prithvi Highway after flooding washed away about 70 metres of road into the Trishuli river.
- Officials say the temporary route could be completed in 10 to 15 days, while longer-term options such as a tunnel, soil nailing, sheet piling or a bypass road are under study.
- The highway closure has disrupted supplies and travel to Kathmandu, forcing vehicles onto alternative routes including the Tribhuvan Highway, Kanti Lokpath and roads via Hetauda.
- Experts and police say multiple locations along the Naubise-Mugling section have been damaged, with landslide-prone terrain making permanent repairs difficult.
