KATHMANDU: Nepal has officially entered the era of modern road tunnels following the opening of the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel, the country’s first modern commercial road tunnel. While the Churiyamai Tunnel in Makwanpur, built in 1917 during the Rana period, is regarded…

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s first road tunnel, the Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel, is expected to open for public use by mid-November. The Department of Roads (DoR) has proposed toll rates based on vehicle types and directions to help cover operational costs. The Road Board…