GULMI, MARCH 20The Ridi-Tamghas section along the Madan Bhandari Highway is to remain closed for three weeks beginning today due to the road widening works. Manakamana cable car service to remain closed for a day Vehicular traffic closed on Kanti Highway The Highway Project Office issued a public notice urging everyone to use alternative routes during this period.According to Office information officer, Er Sharmila Sharma, the road widening requires blasting of cliffs, widening, and grading procedures.

As a result, the regular route is to be closed from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm to 4:00 am for the next three weeks. A meeting chaired by Chief District Officer Krishna Prasad Sharma decided to close the 25-kilometer route earlier.The Office suggests the following alternative routes: Panityanki-Thorga-Syalpokhari-Salbisauni-Ratamate route, Pipalneta-Digam-Ridi route, Lumchha-Dharampani-Digam-Ridi route, and Ghumti-Charpala-Khajryang-Ridi route for transportation during this period. .

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