Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel Inauguration
Nepal inaugurates first modern road tunnelway
What happened
Nepal opened its first modern road tunnel—the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel—linking Kathmandu and Dhading, signifying a milestone in transportation infrastructure and Nepal-Japan cooperation in July 2026.
Timeline
Trial Phase Begins Without Fees
Jul 28, 08:29The Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel entered an initial trial operation phase without charging tolls, planned with a design lifespan of 100 years to serve mountainous Nepal.
Tunnel Reduces Travel Time
Jul 27, 08:29The Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel reduces travel time through Nagdhunga to 5 to 7 minutes, easing traffic congestion and improving transport safety and efficiency.
Nepal-Japan Cooperation Highlighted
Jul 27, 08:29The tunnel project involved 98% Nepali manpower combined with Japanese technology, symbolizing strengthened Nepal-Japan relations and a milestone in bilateral infrastructure cooperation.
Tunnel Inaugurated
Jul 27, 08:08Nepal inaugurated the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel, its first modern organized road tunnel linking Kathmandu and Dhading, built at a cost of approximately Rs 29 Arba.
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