Nepal is set to inaugurate the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel on Monday, marking the opening of a major road link between Kathmandu and Dhading. The project has drawn attention as an important transport development connecting the capital region with a key adjoining district.
According to the available details, the tunnel was built at a cost of around Rs 29 billion. Its inauguration comes seven years after the foundation stone for the project was laid, highlighting the long timeline involved in completing the work.
The Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel has been closely watched as a significant infrastructure project in Nepal. With the opening now scheduled, the focus is on the formal start of operations and the role the tunnel will play in linking the two areas.
The launch of the tunnel adds to Nepal’s broader infrastructure push, with the project standing out for both its scale and its cost. Its inauguration on Monday marks the end of a years-long construction phase for one of the country’s notable road projects.
