Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola tunnel road operations delayed as service provider selection lingers
Summary
The Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola tunnel road is nearly complete but its operations are delayed due to ongoing service provider selection and funding issues for landslide management.
Key Points
- Construction of the Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola tunnel road is 98 percent complete but not yet operational.
- Ten companies are undergoing a technical and financial evaluation process to select the tunnel's service provider.
- The selected operator will manage the tunnel for five years including maintenance, traffic, emergency rescue, and toll collection.
- An additional Rs5.5 billion loan is being requested from JICA to cover landslide management and other costs.
