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Heavy vehicles banned from plying Karnali Highway

KathmanduPati July 04, 2025

SURKHET – The operation of heavy vehicles along the Karnali Highway has been temporarily banned after a road collapsed at Gothebhir in Tilgufa Municipality-6 in Kalikot district today morning.

According to the District Police Office, Kalikot, authorities restricted the heavy vehicles from plying the Highway from today itself following the road collapse to ensure the safety of passengers.

“We urge one and all to observe extreme caution while travelling on this Highway as it is extremely risky to travel on the Highway due to incessant rain,” said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Tek Bahadur Rawal.