Road and bridge updates

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Nepal Police's 13 October 2026, 06:35 NPT notice reports that the Prithvi Highway at Galaundi, Gajuri-5, Dhading, reopened at 06:10 NPT after overnight road repairs. This replaces the earlier scheduled full-closure notice. Vehicle classes, weight limits and lane arrangements are not specified. The reopening applies to this named section, not every road in Dhading.

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Nepal Police's 10 October 2026, 17:15 NPT bulletin sets directional traffic windows on Tribhuvan Highway. Kathmandu to Hetauda: 10 October 09:00–12:00 and 22:00–01:00 on 11 October; 11 October 14:00–19:00. Hetauda to Kathmandu: 10 October 02:00–05:00 and 15:00–18:00; 11 October 04:00–10:00. All times are Nepal time. Until further arrangements, freight vehicles with more than 10 wheels or loads above 15 tonnes are barred, except vehicles carrying fuel or LPG. Passenger vehicles must be no longer than 11 metres. These are traffic-control windows, not a guarantee of clear passage; check current police instructions before travel. Earlier 10 September one-way movement at Sopyang Khola does not establish today's condition there.

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The Kathmandu Post's 29 September update, citing Department of Roads spokesperson Shubha Raj Neupane, reports traffic restored on Prithvi Highway, with one-way movement at Krishnabhir while work continues to restore two-way traffic. This supersedes the earlier blanket-closure report, not every local restriction. Vehicle classes and weight limits are not specified.

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The Kathmandu Post's 29 September update, citing Department of Roads spokesperson Shubha Raj Neupane, reports traffic restored on Prithvi Highway, with one-way movement at Krishnabhir while work continues to restore two-way traffic. This supersedes the earlier blanket-closure report, not every local restriction. Vehicle classes and weight limits are not specified.

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Nepal Police's bulletin of 25 September 2026, 22:00 NPT, reports Prithvi Highway blocked in both directions at Krishnabhir and Tingrangkhani in Benighat Rorang, and Parewa Bhir and Bange Mod in Gajuri, following landslides with large rocks from about 23:10 NPT on 24 September. All vehicles are barred from the affected Dhading section until further notice. This supersedes the earlier reopening reports; no reopening time is confirmed. Follow official traffic instructions.

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Nepal Police's 18 September 2026, 15:12 NPT bulletin reports the Prithvi Highway fully blocked at Jyamire Ghat, Benighat Rorang-9, Dhading, at about 14:00 NPT because rain had made the road slippery. The morning bulletin had reported a landslide blockage at this section. No reopening time, alternative route or vehicle exception is stated. Krishnabhir's separate reopening on 17 September does not establish through-passage here.

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The Kathmandu Post's 17 September report says Galchhi and Baireni on the Prithvi Highway remain restricted to one lane after erosion and landslides. Krishnabhir's reopening does not mean the whole highway has unrestricted two-way traffic. Vehicle classes, weight limits and traffic-control hours at these sections are not stated. The earlier 2 September report also listed Jarikhet, Pokhare, Munge and Galaudi; their current condition is not reconfirmed by this update.

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OnlineKhabar and Kathmandu Post report that two-way traffic resumed on Krishnabhir's new track in Dhading on 17 September. OnlineKhabar cites district police confirming vehicles operating in both directions that morning, following the administration's 06:00 reopening decision. Landslide, falling-rock and road-subsidence risks remain; retaining-wall and drainage work continues. Follow on-site traffic control. The reports do not give weight limits or a complete daily operating schedule, and do not establish safe passage along every section of the highway.

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Police's 11 September, 11:42 NPT bulletin reports that a dry landslide at Kamere Bhir, Thakre-2, fully blocked both directions of the Prithvi Highway at about 04:40 that morning. This replaces the earlier one-way report for this section. No reopening time or vehicle exception is stated.

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Police's 10 September, 09:34 NPT bulletin confirms one-way traffic at Sopyang Khola from 08:15. Vehicle limits and full reopening time are not stated.

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A 3 September road-status report lists one-way traffic at Jwadkhola in Dhading. The report does not state which heavy vehicles can pass. Confirm conditions with Traffic Police 103 before travel.

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Earlier report: Nepal Police listed Parewa Bhir as fully blocked at 9:30 pm on 2 September. This is historical, not the present restriction. The current Parewa Bhir card has the separate 5 September daytime repair closure. Do not use this older record to determine current passage.

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BIPAD highway record 310, modified at 19:45 NPT on 2 September, still lists the Prithvi Highway at Benighat Rorang-7 as CLOSED. BIPAD estimates 17:00 on 10 September for the roadblock end, but this estimate can change.

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A three-metre section of the Nagdhunga-Naubise road sank at Patleban on 2 September. Small vehicles are being diverted through the Nagdhunga Tunnel. A Department of Roads update said the tunnel is open to vehicles leaving Kathmandu for Muglin except petroleum carriers and two-wheelers. Those vehicles are using the affected road under one-way control. Follow newer police or road instructions if this changes.

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Ratopati reported on 2 September, citing the District Administration Office Dhading, that floods washed away 16 suspension bridges and completely damaged 7 concrete bridges in Dhading. Another 7 suspension bridges were partly damaged. Affected crossings are in Galchhi, Gajuri and Benighat Rorang. Several Galchhi crossings that link Dhading and Nuwakot were lost. The Kalikasthan to Majhitar suspension bridge was also washed away. Do not assume nearby crossings are open.

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Department of Roads said an alternative road connection to Dhadingbesi is operating from Mastar through Nepaltar, Gajuritar, Pipaltar, Adamtar and Benighat. The main route remains damaged at Krishnabhir and Parewadanda, and the Furkekhola bridge has collapsed. The source did not state which vehicle classes can use the route. This is not a guarantee that the route is safe.

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Ratopati reported at 16:47 NPT that the alternative road from Mastar along the right bank of the Trishuli through Gajuritara to Dhadingbesi was operating. The report said the route uses bridges at Mastar and Galchhi that remained usable. Vehicle class, weight limits and direction were not stated.

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A photo report published at 12:49 NPT says a bridge in Galchi is being used by travellers and relief teams. The bridge name, road-authority inspection, approach roads and vehicle limits are not confirmed. Do not treat this as proof that the bridge is safe.

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Earlier update. At 7:27 AM, BIPAD still showed NH17-003 at Benighat Rorang-7 as closed. The field report began at 8:10 AM on 30 August. The road and suitable vehicle type have not been checked again.

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A Nepal media account reports the Ghyalchok–Charaudi suspension bridge was swept away, but the capture time and current condition are not established.

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The bridge loss removes an alternative pedestrian and farm-market connection between Gorkha and the Charaudi side of Dhading.

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Bridge damage was reported in Dhading during the flood response. This card keeps the damage history visible but does not mark any unnamed road closed. Check current Access reports before travel.

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The Department of Roads history recorded NH17-002 at Ghatbesi-Galaudi as open on 28 August. The source did not state a vehicle class. This is an earlier report.

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