Nepal's First Modern Tunnel Project Nears Completion as Toll Rates Announced
Summary
Nepal's first modern road tunnel, the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel, is nearing completion with toll rates officially announced for various vehicle classes.
Key Points
- The Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel, Nepal's first modern road tunnel, is in the final stages of preparation for operation.
- The tunnel construction was undertaken by Japanese company Hazama-Ando JV with a concessional loan from the Government of Japan.
- The operation contract for the tunnel has been awarded to a joint venture of the Chinese company Yuxin-ART for five years.
- The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has announced toll rates for various vehicle categories, published in the Nepal Gazette.
