The continuous heavy rainfall in the highlands region has caused havoc in the Eastern Highlands section of the Highlands Highway.
Bane River burst its banks and caused severe damage and washout and of the Bane Bridge in Kainantu, EHP.
Works Secretary, David Wereh, says traffic along the highway has come to a halt following the washout.
“Department of Works is mobilising resources on-site to construct a temporary bypass that will restore the normal flow of traffic.
“The public is informed that the temporary bypass access is expected to be restored within 48 hours maximum.
“We strongly urged the roadside community and road users to cooperate with works. This will allow emergency works to speed up and we all return to our daily routine of business as usual.”