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One-way traffic on Prithivi Highway causing trouble

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CHITWAN, Sept 20: Two-way traffic on the Muglin-Naubise stretch of the Prithivi Highway has not yet begun since landslides damaged part of the road on Friday, causing huge problems for passengers and local alike.



One-way traffic resumed after 36 hours since the landslide took place but that has led to hours of traffic jam.[break]



Meanwhile, damaged section of the road at Darechowk-9, Chitwan shall be closed for two hours beginning 10:00 am Monday for clearing off the debris and huge stones on the road, Chitwan Police said.



This is the largest landslides reported on the highway this year. The landslides on the road stretches to some 40 meters, requiring a herculean task from the road authorities to clear it off and resume two-way traffic.



Traffic on the section of the highway remains affected since Friday night.



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