The Maldhunga-Beni road, part of the Kaligandaki corridor highway, has been closed for 13 days to allow for black-topping. This closure affects the five-kilometer Maldhunga-Pharse section of the 13-kilometer road.
| Aspect | Details |
| Road Section | Maldhunga-Beni |
| Total Road Length | 13 kilometres |
| Section Being Blacktopped | 5 kilometres (Maldhunga-Pharse) |
| Remaining Section for Future Phases | 7 kilometres |
| Closure Duration | 13 days |
| Closure Start Date | June 22 |
| Exception for Traffic | Essential service vehicles (including ambulances) |
| Decision Maker | All-party meeting at the District Administration Office |
| Project Office | Kaligandaki Corridor Maldhunga-Beni-Jomsom-Korala Road Project Office |
| Expected Completion | Within 13 days, weather permitting |
| Alternative Routes | Recommended for drivers |
After an all-party meeting at the District Administration Office, the decision was made to close the route. This closure does not apply to ambulances or other essential service vehicles.
The Project Office aims to complete the work in favorable weather conditions in 13 days. Drivers are advised to use alternative routes during this time.
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