Siddhababa tunnel nears two-thirds completion
Summary
The Siddhababa Tunnel in Palpa, Nepal, has reached nearly 60 percent completion, promising safer and faster travel along the hazardous Butwal–Tansen section of the Siddhartha Highway.
Key Points
- The Siddhababa Tunnel in Palpa is nearing 60% completion with significant progress in lining and concreting.
- The tunnel spans 1,089 meters in length, with two lanes and dimensions of 10.5 meters width and about seven meters height.
- Construction began in 2079 BS by China State Construction Engineering Corporation at a cost of Rs 7.34 billion and is expected to be completed by 2083 BS.
- The tunnel aims to improve safety and travel time on the treacherous Butwal–Tansen section of the Siddhartha Highway in western Nepal.
