Narayangadh–Muglin road reopens; officials expect Prithvi Highway clearance by this evening
Summary
Two-way traffic has resumed on the Narayangadh–Muglin road after mud and debris were cleared from the Namsikhola bridge in Chitwan. Officials expect the Prithvi Highway to reopen by Sunday evening if weather conditions hold and no further major landslides occur.
Key Points
- Two-way traffic resumed on the Narayangadh–Muglin road after clearance work at the Namsikhola bridge.
- A heavy mudslide had blocked the section and halted traffic bound for Pokhara and Narayangadh.
- The Malekhu–Muglin stretch of the Prithvi Highway remains disrupted by landslides at 11 locations.
- Officials expect the Prithvi Highway to reopen by Sunday evening if conditions remain favorable.
