Police step up vigilance on Prithvi Highway
Summary
Police have intensified deployment along the Tanahun section of the Prithvi Highway as incessant rainfall raises the risk of landslides and falling rocks. One-way traffic has been imposed at several points, and motorists have been urged to drive cautiously and avoid night travel if possible.
Key Points
- Police have increased patrols and deployment along the Tanahun section of the Prithvi Highway to reduce accident risks and manage traffic during heavy rainfall.
- Landslides have forced one-way traffic at Chhirkena in Vyas Municipality-12 and Bimalnagar in Bandipur Rural Municipality-4.
- SP Tek Bahadur Karki has urged drivers to avoid speeding and check weather and road conditions before travelling.
- Authorities have also warned motorists about roadside construction materials and advised avoiding night travel whenever possible.
