Diversion work begins at Krishnabhir
Summary
Work has begun to cut a diversion at Krishnabhir after a section of the Prithvi Highway collapsed and blocked the major route. Officials say the temporary reopening plan follows technical recommendations, while similar diversion work has already resumed traffic at Parewabhir.
Key Points
- A diversion cut has begun at Krishnabhir after a 120-metre stretch of the Prithvi Highway collapsed following erosion by the Trishuli River.
- The Department of Roads and technical experts prepared the diversion design and mobilised workers, excavators and equipment to reopen the blocked road.
- Officials said the unstable slope is being cut as a short-term measure despite risks, with the Geotechnical Society of Nepal preparing technical recommendations.
- A separate diversion at Parewabhir has restored one-way traffic, while other damaged stretches at Shital Bazaar and kilometre 31 are being monitored or repaired later.
