Siddhababa Tunnel Project Progresses Rapidly, Targeting Completion by Dashain
Summary
The Siddhababa Tunnel project along the Siddhartha Highway has reached about 60% physical progress and aims to complete internal tunneling works by the end of Shrawan, targeting vehicle movement by Dashain. The project is contracted to China's CSCEC at a cost of 7.3421 billion rupees.
Key Points
- The Siddhababa Tunnel project has achieved approximately 60% physical and 51% financial progress.
- Internal works such as floor concreting and wall coating inside the tunnel have been completed.
- Road construction inside the tunnel is expected to be finished by the end of Shrawan, with external works ongoing for vehicle movement by Dashain.
- The project is contracted to China State Construction Engineering Corporation with a budget of 7.3421 billion rupees and includes a five-year post-completion maintenance provision.
