Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel Operation Delayed by Three Months Due to Landslide and Operator Selection
Summary
The Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel Road operation is delayed by three months due to a landslide at the western portal and ongoing service provider selection. Ten companies have applied for the operation, mostly Chinese firms, with the project nearing 98% physical completion.
Key Points
- The Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel Road operation is delayed by three months due to landslide control work at the western portal.
- The tunnel project has achieved 98% physical progress but could not start operations due to landslide risks and pending selection of a service provider.
- Ten companies, mostly Chinese, along with Indian and Turkish firms, have submitted bids for the tunnel's operation and maintenance.
- The tunnel will operate 24/7 and requires about 150 personnel, with an estimated annual operating cost of NPR 25-30 crore funded by the government.
