GULMI: The Ridi-Tamghas section along the Madan Bhandari Highway is to remain closed for three weeks beginning today due to the road widening works.

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.