Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh Expressway Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved

Summary

A breakthrough has been achieved in the 3,486-meter tunnel under the Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh Expressway, marking a major milestone in Nepal's national pride project. The tunnel in the MahadevDanda area is the country's first and longest, with construction led by China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited.

Key Points
  • A breakthrough has been achieved in the tunnel under the Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh Expressway.
  • The 3,486-meter tunnel in the MahadevDanda area is Nepal’s first and longest tunnel.
  • The project is being carried out by China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited.
  • Tunnel engineer Nirmal Mani Joshi’s technical team played an important role in the construction.
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