KATHMANDU: Preparations have begun for the operation of Nepal’s first Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel. The Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project has invited international bids to select a service provider for its operation and maintenance. The contract period will be for five years, and…

KATHMANDU: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kulman Ghising has announced new measures to manage transport and road safety during the upcoming Dashain festival. In a meeting with stakeholders on Saturday, the minister instructed concerned authorities to provide passengers with…

KATHMANDU: The government has announced toll fees for the Nagdhunga-Naubise tunnel, which is expected to open by mid-December 2025. The rates were finalized during a cabinet meeting on August 10, 2025. Charges will depend on the type of vehicle and…

KATHMANDU: The Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel is undergoing technical testing ahead of its scheduled opening in January. The Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project, under the Department of Roads (DoR), launched tests on the 2,688-meter tunnel after completing installation of various systems, including ventilation,…