Nagdhunga - Sisnekhola Tunnel Inaugurated, Open Initially to Emergency Vehicles
Summary
The Nagdhunga - Sisnekhola tunnel was inaugurated on 27 July 2026 and is currently open exclusively to emergency and essential vehicles without toll charges during its trial period.
Key Points
- The Nagdhunga - Sisnekhola tunnel was officially inaugurated on 27 July 2026 by Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal.
- During the initial stage, the tunnel is only accessible to emergency and essential vehicles such as ambulances and fire engines.
- No tolls will be charged during the trial testing period of the tunnel.
- Regular vehicle tolls will range from 60 to 600 rupees once full scale operations begin, and two wheelers and pedestrians are not permitted to use the tunnel.
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