Tribhuvan Highway sinks, traffic resumes one-way
Summary
A section of the Tribhuvan Highway near Aghor Bazaar in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-9, Makwanpur, sank Monday morning, forcing traffic to resume one-way while police and road officials work on a temporary track. The Besisahar-Chame road has also developed multiple subsidence points, raising safety risks for motorists and passengers.
Key Points
- A section of the Tribhuvan Highway near Aghor Bazaar sank at around 9:40 am, disrupting traffic in Makwanpur.
- Traffic on the affected stretch has resumed one-way as police coordinate with the Department of Roads to build a temporary track.
- Heavy use of the Tribhuvan Highway increased after the Prithvi Highway was blocked at Krishnabhir, Dhading, following erosion by the Trishuli River.
- The Besisahar-Chame road has also sunk at several points in Lamjung, and repair work is expected during the winter.
