Krishna Bhir Landslide Disrupts Highway, Causes Traffic Congestion
Summary
A landslide at Krishnabhir has blocked the Prithvi Highway for 10 days, forcing vehicles onto alternative routes and causing severe congestion on the Hetauda-Kathmandu corridor. The usual three-hour journey has stretched to five hours, disrupting passenger travel and the transport of essential goods including gas and food supplies.
Key Points
- The Krishnabhir landslide has blocked the Prithvi Highway for 10 days.
- Vehicles between Kathmandu and Hetauda are being diverted to separate alternative routes for small and large vehicles.
- Traffic congestion on the narrow hilly roads has delayed passengers and disrupted the supply of essential goods.
- The Hetauda-Kathmandu journey has increased from about three hours to around five hours.
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