Nepal Enters Tunnel Era with Inauguration of Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnelway
Summary
Nepal has inaugurated its first road tunnelway, the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel, marking a major milestone in the country's transport infrastructure with hopes for further tunnel projects.
Key Points
- Nepal has officially inaugurated its first road tunnelway, the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel.
- The tunnel has a design lifespan of 100 years and will initially operate in a trial phase without charging fees.
- Secretary Gopal Prasad Sigdel highlighted the necessity of tunnels in Nepal due to geographical challenges and mentioned ongoing work on other tunnel projects.
- Fees have been set for vehicle usage within the tunnel, though transport entrepreneurs have requested reconsideration of the charges.
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