Prithvi Highway to be closed from 11pm today till 5am tomorrow
Summary
The Prithvi Highway will be closed from 11pm today until 5am tomorrow for repair work in the Galaundi area of Dhading after erosion from the Trishuli River damaged the road. Transport operators say the closure during Dashain is creating difficulties for advance ticket holders and regular passengers.
Key Points
- The Prithvi Highway will remain closed from 11pm today to 5am tomorrow for road repair work at Galaundi in Dhading.
- The road was damaged by erosion from the Trishuli River and had collapsed on October 9 before being reopened on October 10.
- Transport entrepreneurs say the Dashain-time closure is causing problems for travelers who booked tickets in advance.
- Around 207,251 passengers left the Kathmandu Valley between October 3 and 11 from the New Bus Park for Dashain travel.
