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Nagdhunga tunnel set to open from mid July, three payment options available

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s first Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel road is expected to come into operation from next month. The Nagdhunga Tunnel Road Project has started internal preparations to allow vehicles to use the tunnel from next month. Construction works, service provider selection, and…
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Nagdhunga tunnel nears operation, global tender announced

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…
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Passenger vehicles to be allowed through Nagdhunga tunnel for Dashain

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…
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Nagdhunga tunnel toll rates announced

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…