Prithvi Highway being cleared, one-way traffic to resume tonight
Summary
Traffic on the Prithvi Highway has been completely halted at Galaudi near Gajuri in Dhading after erosion by the Trishuli River caused part of the road to subside. The Department of Roads is widening the damaged section and expects one-way traffic to resume tonight, with two-way traffic targeted for Sunday evening.
Key Points
- Traffic on the Prithvi Highway has been fully blocked at Galaudi, near Gajuri in Dhading, after river erosion caused the Kathmandu-bound section to sink.
- The Department of Roads is cutting into the hillside and widening the road to restore movement.
- One-way traffic is scheduled to resume at 9 pm on Saturday, while two-way traffic is targeted for completion by 6 pm on Sunday if conditions remain favourable.
- People have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel until the road reopens and to follow official traffic instructions.
