Kathmandu, 15 April
The Nagdhunga-Sisne Khola major tunnel has made a significant breakthrough, spanning an impressive length of 2,688 meters, achieving this milestone on Monday.
According to Engineer Gobinda Damaru, a senior divisional engineer overseeing the project, it will take approximately another year before traffic can utilize the tunnel route. The project faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and persistent local opposition during its initial construction phases.
Damaru clarified that although the tunnel has reached the breakthrough stage, several tasks remain pending, including lining, equipment installation, and final touches. Upon completion of these tasks, it will require another year before the tunnel becomes operational for traffic. Notably, the project’s emergency (rescue) tunnel had previously achieved a breakthrough on August 6, 2023.
The Nagdhunga-Sisne Khola major tunnel has achieved a significant breakthrough, spanning an impressive length of 2,688 meters, reaching this milestone on Monday.
According to Engineer Gobinda Damaru, a senior divisional engineer overseeing the project, it will take approximately another year before traffic can utilize the tunnel route. The project faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and persistent local opposition during its initial construction phases.
Damaru clarified that although the tunnel has reached the breakthrough stage, several tasks remain pending, including lining, equipment installation, and final touches. Upon completion of these tasks, it will require another year before the tunnel becomes operational for traffic. Notably, the project’s emergency (rescue) tunnel had previously achieved a breakthrough on August 6, 2023.
The construction faced obstacles on February 18 when residents in Dhading obstructed the project, demanding compensation, water supply, and irrigation. After a month-long pause, construction resumed on March 21.
In adherence to the project’s 42-month completion schedule, the Japanese contractor Hazama Ando JV initiated construction on November 12, 2019.
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