Damaged highways disrupt Dashain travel, airlines prepare late-night flights
Summary
Severe damage to major highways has disrupted Dashain travel from the Kathmandu Valley, forcing authorities to prepare late-night domestic flights as road transport struggles to handle the festive exodus. The Prithvi Highway and other key routes have been affected by cracks, collapses and flooding, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded and prompting tighter monitoring of bus operations.
Key Points
- Major highway damage, including a collapse at Galaundi on the Prithvi Highway, has thrown Dashain travel into turmoil and stranded long-distance vehicles.
- The Department of Transport Management is opening route permits nationwide and enforcing stricter record-keeping, fare checks and safety monitoring for departing buses.
- Tribhuvan International Airport is extending domestic operations late into the night as more travelers shift from road to air travel during the festival rush.
