Prithvi Highway to fully reopen to all vehicles from 1 p.m.
Summary
The Prithvi Highway will fully reopen to all vehicles from 1 p.m. Wednesday after landslides and road cave-ins caused by continuous rainfall disrupted traffic. Authorities in Dhading have warned travelers to remain cautious as several vulnerable stretches remain at risk of further slides.
Key Points
- All types of vehicles will be allowed to operate on the Prithvi Highway from 1 p.m. Wednesday if no further landslides occur.
- The highway had been restricted to one-way movement after landslides and road cave-ins caused by continuous rainfall since September 23.
- Dhading Chief District Officer Laxmi Pandeya said teams, machinery, and security personnel are on standby at vulnerable locations.
- Several high-risk stretches, including Galaundi, Chalise, Parewa Bhir, Krishna Bhir, and Jogimara, have been identified.
