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Prithvi Highway set for two-way traffic resumption from 1 pm

All vehicle types may resume normal travel on the highway provided no new landslides occur.

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  • Prithvi Highway traffic may return to normal operations from 1 pm Wednesday.
  • Single-way transit is currently active while crews clear landslide debris.
  • Authorities advise travelers to remain cautious due to ongoing landslide risks.

Normal traffic flow is anticipated along the Prithvi Highway from 1 pm on Wednesday, contingent upon the absence of fresh road blockages. The Dhading District Administration Office indicated that cleanup and repair operations are ongoing for sections impacted by heavy downpours and subsequent landslips. Presently, affected portions of the roadway are accommodating vehicular movement on a single-way basis. Officials noted that reopening the route fully depends on whether additional debris falls onto the tarmac. Although precipitation has ceased, the administration cautioned that the potential for landslides remains high at multiple spots along the highway. Drivers and commuters are urged to travel carefully and follow all established safety instructions.

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