Nagdhunga Tunnel set to open from mid-July
Summary
Nepal's first road tunnel, Nagdhunga-Naubise Tunnel, is set to open from mid-July to ease traffic congestion on Kathmandu's main gateway. It will operate round the clock under Yusin ART Company with tolls from Rs 60 to Rs 600.
Key Points
- Nepal's first road tunnel, Nagdhunga-Naubise Tunnel, is expected to be operational from mid-July.
- Most construction inside the 2.68-kilometre tunnel is complete, with only landslide mitigation work remaining outside.
- The tunnel will be managed by Yusin ART Company under a five-year Rs 1.1 billion contract.
- Toll rates range from Rs 60 for light vehicles to Rs 600 for multi-axle trucks, with payments via cash, QR codes, or electronic stickers.
