Krishnabhir Landslide Shuts Nagdhunga–Muglin Road Again
Flood damage has closed the Nagdhunga–Muglin road at Krishnabhir in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality, Dhading. This cuts off a major route to and from Kathmandu.
Floodwaters from the Trishuli River ate into the hillside at Krishnabhir early Sunday morning. A section of the road sank and became unsafe for vehicles.
The highway reopened briefly after the initial blockage. Authorities shut it again once fresh damage appeared on the carriageway.
Hundreds of buses, trucks and cars are now stranded on both sides of the damaged stretch. Passengers face long delays. Traffic will not move until the road is stabilised.
- Avoid the Nagdhunga–Muglin route today if possible.
- Clearance work and safety checks are expected to take time.
- Owners planning to travel this route should look for alternative roads or delay their trips.
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The Infrastructure Development Ministry has announced that the road connecting Trishuli riverside areas in Nuwakot has been restored. The road now operates from the Trishuli bridge, running along the right bank of the Trishuli River through Kalleritar, Koshikhola, Pipalatar, Darshantar, Chhatrekhola, and Gauribesi to Trishuli Bazaar. This restoration reconnects many residents to the district headquarters and facilitates the movement of essential supplies and relief efforts.
Traffic diverted via Sisneri–Farping as Prithvi Highway remains blocked
The Prithvi Highway remains blocked at Krishnabhir due to landslides, leading to traffic being diverted via the Kulekhani-Sisneri–Farping road. This alternative route is experiencing increased congestion as more vehicles use it. Despite concerns, the Nepal Oil Corporation has assured that fuel supply to Kathmandu will continue via alternative routes. Local officials, including representatives from the road department and construction companies, have conducted inspections to assess the damage and expedite repairs. However, the timeline for reopening the highway remains uncertain.
Alternative routes set as Krishnabhir road sinks
Authorities have established alternative routes for vehicles leaving Kathmandu after a 20-meter section of the Nagdhunga–Muglin road at Krishnabhir sank due to flood damage. Large vehicles can use the Kathmandu Bypass–Naubise–Palung–Bhaise route, while smaller vehicles and microbuses are advised to take the Farping route. Traffic police are coordinating with local authorities to ensure safe travel, and an expert team has been dispatched to assess the road's condition for future repairs.
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