Kathmandu, March 16 -- Local residents have obstructed the construction of the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnelway, which is in its final stage, yet again.

Residents of Chandragiri Municipality-2 have obstructed the work since Sunday, demanding supply of drinking water and other facilities in the locality. According to the project, construction on both the Kathmandu and Dhading sides has come to a standstill.

Frequent obstructions by locals have slowed the progress of the project. They have vowed not to allow work to continue until their demands are met, displaying banners in front of the tunnelway entrance.

Senior Divisional Engineer Sanjay Panthi of the Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project said discussions are ongoing with the locals to ...