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Rukum West Highway Section Closed for 20 Days for Road Widening

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A section of the Mid-Hilly Highway in Rukum West has been closed for 20 days starting Jestha 2, 2083, to facilitate road widening work. The Road Division Office in Chaurjahari announced the closure, which is necessary to expedite construction and ensure quality widening on the Syalapakha-Muskot section. An alternative route via the Kudun-Jajarkot suspension bridge has been designated for travelers.

  • The road closure affects the Syalapakha-Muskot section of the Mid-Hilly Highway in Rukum West, specifically connecting Tata Gaun Syalakola to Matela.
  • The closure is scheduled to last for a total of 20 days, from Jestha 2 to Jestha 22, 2083.
  • The Road Division Office, Chaurjahari, stated that stopping vehicular movement is mandatory to speed up construction and ensure quality widening.
  • An alternative route has been provided for passengers and vehicles, directing them to travel via the Kudun-Jajarkot suspension bridge.

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