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Landslide Damages Bridge in Pithoragarh, Dharchula-Gunji Route Closed
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 06:33 PM
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A landslide in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district has damaged a bridge, halting traffic on the Dharchula‑Gunji route.
A landslide in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district has damaged a bridge on the Dharchula‑Gunji route, disrupting traffic between the two towns.
The collapse has closed the highway for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, forcing commuters to seek alternate routes.
Uttarakhand police and the Public Works Department have deployed teams to assess the damage and begin repairs, while local authorities have set up a temporary detour.
The collapse has closed the highway for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, forcing commuters to seek alternate routes.
Uttarakhand police and the Public Works Department have deployed teams to assess the damage and begin repairs, while local authorities have set up a temporary detour.