Naagdhunga Tunnel Nearing Completion for Operation in July
Summary
Nepal's first road tunnel, the Naagdhunga Tunnel, is nearing completion and expected to be operational by July, aiming to ease traffic and improve travel efficiency in the Kathmandu Valley.
Key Points
- The Naagdhunga Tunnel, Nepal's first road tunnel, is nearing completion and slated to begin operation in July (month of Saun).
- Vehicles and equipment for maintenance, emergency rescue, and safety systems have completed testing as part of preparations.
- The project is funded mainly by a soft loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and managed by Japanese firms Hazma-Ando Corporation and consultants.
- The tunnel is expected to ease traffic congestion, reduce travel time, fuel consumption, and vehicle operating costs in the Kathmandu Valley area.
