Makwanpur, September 14
A section of the Tribhuvan Highway near Aghor Bazaar in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-9, Makwanpur, has collapsed, disrupting traffic along the highway.
According to Makwanpur police, the lower section of the road gave way, forcing vehicles to operate on only one lane.
The road section collapsed at around 9:40 am on Monday. Police said efforts are underway to create a temporary track in coordination with the Department of Roads to resume two-way traffic.
A team of police personnel, including traffic police, has been deployed from the Area Police Office, Palung, under the command of Police Inspector Govinda Prasad Bhandari to facilitate the opening of the road for two-way traffic.
The Tribhuvan Highway has been carrying increased traffic in recent days as an alternative route between Kathmandu and Hetauda after the Trishuli River flood damaged the road at Krishnabhir along the Prithvi Highway.
The increased use of the Tribhuvan Highway has resulted in heavier traffic pressure on the route.
