Government has yet to decide how to reopen Krishnabhir section of Prithvi Highway
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- Nepal’s government has not decided how to reopen the Prithvi Highway at Krishnabhir after a section subsided three days earlier.
- Officials are consulting a geotechnical team before choosing between a new track across the Trishuli River or another solution.
- The closure has disrupted road links with western Nepal, while an alternative route through Hetauda remains in use.
Three days after a section of the Prithvi Highway subsided at Krishnabhir, Nepal’s government has yet to settle on a way to reopen the road.
The Department of Roads said at a Tuesday press conference that discussions had focused on restoring the highway, but officials had reached no final conclusion. Director General Dr Bijay Jaisi said authorities would consult a geotechnical team before deciding on the next step.
One option under consideration is opening a new track on the other side of the Trishuli River. Officials may also choose another solution after receiving the technical assessment.
The closure has disrupted road connectivity with western Nepal. Travelers are currently using an alternative route through the highway connecting Hetauda.
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