Traffic updates: Current traffic conditions in major highways

Kathmandu, October 1 — Long-distance vehicles departing from New Bus Park in the Kathmandu Valley are currently queuing in the Gongabu, Swayambhu, Kalanki, Naikap, Gurjudhara, Nagdhunga, Chisapani, and Jhyaple Khola areas, according to the traffic police. As of the 8 PM update, traffic police are working to ease the flow at these locations.

Traffic has been suspended today due to a damaged bridge in Nakkhu, Lalitpur. Landslides in various locations have also impacted traffic on the B.P. Highway, affecting vehicles entering and leaving the valley via Pharping and Kanti Lokpath. However, traffic in other areas of the Kathmandu Valley remains normal.

In Kavrepalanchok, the Roshi River has eroded roads in several places, completely blocking the B.P. Highway for several days. Landslides in various areas of Golanjor Rural Municipality and Phikkal Rural Municipality-2 in Sindhuli have obstructed traffic on the Mid-Hill Highway.

In Ramachhap, the Sunkoshi River has swept away a bridge in Manthali Municipality-6, completely halting traffic on the Khurkot-Manthali route. A bridge connecting Rautamai Rural Municipality-5 in Udaypur and Khotehang Rural Municipality-11 in Khotang has collapsed, affecting traffic on the Sagarmatha Highway.

The Beli Bridge over the Hewa Khola, which connects Phidim Municipality and Hilehang Rural Municipality in Panchthar on the Mechi Highway, has been washed away by floods, halting traffic.

On the Mahendra Highway, traffic on the Bardaghat-Daunne section will be completely stopped tonight. The District Administration Office in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta West) has announced that traffic will be halted from 10 PM tonight until 5 AM tomorrow, affecting the route from Bardaghat to Daunne.

The retaining wall has collapsed, and about 4 meters of road has washed away at Khursane Khola in Bardaghat Municipality-4. To facilitate road repairs and ensure smooth traffic flow, the District Administration Office in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta West) has stated that all vehicle movement will be halted overnight, except for emergency vehicles.