Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnelway completed after 79 months, set to open within weeks
Summary
The Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel, Nepal's first road tunnel, has been completed after 79 months and is set to open within weeks, introducing a digital toll system and improving connectivity between Kathmandu and Dhading.
Key Points
- Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel construction completed after 79 months, set to open within the Nepali month of Shrawan.
- Japanese contractor Hazama Ando Corporation handed over the tunnel; operation contract awarded to Yusin-ART JV.
- The tunnel features a digital toll payment system using RFID technology and N-Tags linked to bank accounts.
- Toll rates are set for various vehicle categories, and restrictions apply for motorcycles, pedestrians, and vehicles carrying flammable materials.
