MAKAWANPUR, Jan 5: The Bhimphedi-Dakshinkali road linking Hetauda, the capital of Bagmati Province, to the federal capital Kathmandu, has been closed for vehicular traffic from today.
This is the shortest route from Hetauda to Kathmandu. The road will be closed until April 12, 2024.
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The road is being closed as upgrading works will be started on this road section at Dakshinkali Municipality from today.
The District Police Office, Makawanpur has urged commuters to use alternative roads until April 12. Makawanpur District Police Office Spokesperson Laxmi Bhandari said the alternative roads are - the road leading to Kathmandu via Kulekhani-Chitlang and the Kanti Highway.
According to Bhandari, one can also take the Narayanghat-Mugling road to Kathmandu.
