Krishnabhir section of Prithvi Highway to reopen Sept 16
Summary
The Krishnabhir section of Prithvi Highway is set to reopen for two-way traffic from September 16 after floodwaters washed away about 100 metres of road. A successful trial run was completed with around 20 vehicles, including a gas bullet, as final safety and upgrading work continues.
Key Points
- The Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway will reopen for two-way traffic from September 16 after flood damage is repaired.
- Floods on August 26 and 30 washed away about 100 metres of road in the Krishnabhir area due to riverbank erosion.
- The Department of Roads completed a successful trial run with around 20 vehicles, including a gas bullet, to test the new track.
- Traffic will remain suspended until September 16 while remaining upgrading and safety works continue.
