Chitwan, November 12, 2026 — Two-way traffic has yet to resume at Ghoptebhir in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-4 of Chitwan after a landslide blocked the road, leaving vehicles to pass through the affected section in turns.
The road was partially reopened for one-way traffic at 1:40 pm on Tuesday after workers cleared dry landslide debris that had continued falling for three consecutive days.
Police Inspector Anil Thapa of the District Traffic Police Office said restoring two-way traffic has been difficult because of heavy vehicle movement during the festival season.
He also cited the large scale of the landslide and the unavailability of workers during the holiday period as reasons for the delay in fully reopening the road.
Police have kept equipment on standby to remove any smaller landslides that may occur. Authorities will decide when to restore two-way traffic based on weather conditions and traffic congestion.
The Prithvi Highway is a key route for people travelling to and from Kathmandu, but recurring landslides frequently disrupt movement along the road.
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Although one-way traffic is operating through the affected section, police have advised travellers to remain cautious because the risk has not been eliminated.