Floods push back Siddhababa tunnel opening to mid-January
Summary
Floods in the Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki rivers have delayed the opening of the Siddhababa tunnel to mid-January after disrupting delivery of electrical and safety equipment. The tunnel, expected to ease travel along the Siddhartha Highway, is now set to open only after the remaining installation work is completed.
Key Points
- Floods in the Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki rivers disrupted the delivery of equipment needed to operate the Siddhababa tunnel.
- The project office now expects the tunnel to open by mid-January instead of before Dashain.
- Physical progress has reached 70.26 percent, while financial progress stands at 63.55 percent.
- The 1,126-metre tunnel is intended to improve travel on the Siddhartha Highway and serve about 3,000 vehicles a day.
