Chitwan, November 2: Traffic along the Malekhu-Mugling section of the Prithvi Highway will remain completely suspended for three hours today to facilitate the installation of a girder for an overhead bridge at Mazhimtar.

According to the project, vehicles will not be allowed to pass through the section from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Sachendra Mishra, information officer for the western section of the Nagdhunga-Mugling Road Project, said the temporary closure was necessary to install the passenger traffic girder of the overhead bridge.

The project has urged motorists and passengers to cooperate during the construction work, maintain lane discipline and follow traffic instructions.

It has also apologised for the inconvenience caused by the temporary road closure.