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Prithvi Highway reopens as stranded vehicles leave Kathmandu

Vehicles stuck in the capital for four days began departing after the transport route resumed one-way operation.

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  • Vehicles stranded in Kathmandu for four days left their locations after the Prithvi Highway reopened.
  • The route resumed one-way operation following disruptions caused by continuous rainfall and blockages.
  • Increased traffic pressure was recorded at Kalanki, Dhungeadda, Thankot, and Nagdhunga exit points.

Transport stuck in Kathmandu due to ongoing rain and highway obstructions finally moved toward their destinations after the Prithvi Highway resumed one-way operation. Buses, cargo trucks, and various other vehicles that remained halted over the preceding four days began leaving the valley following the partial clearance of the route. Traffic volume surged significantly at exit points across the area, specifically in Kalanki, Dhungeadda, Thankot, and Nagdhunga, as vehicles moved outward.

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