A run through Nepal’s first road tunnel
Summary
Nepal hosted a public run inside its first road tunnel, the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel, ahead of its official opening and trial operations scheduled for July 27.
Key Points
- A public run and walk event was held inside Nepal's first road tunnel, the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel.
- The tunnel is set to begin trial operations on July 27 after several months of delays.
- The government has finalized toll rates for different vehicle categories using the tunnel.
- Pedestrians, motorcycles, three-wheelers, and non-motorised vehicles will be prohibited from the tunnel under a new directive.
