Kathmandu, Feb. 17 -- Construction of the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel road is 98 percent complete, but the tunnel is not yet operational. Authorities said the opening date will be set only after a service provider is selected to manage the facility.

Currently, ten companies are participating in the tender process. The Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project said the technical evaluation of these companies is ongoing. The project had initially said the assessment would be completed by January 29, but it has not yet been finalised. Director Saujanya Nepal said the process is expected to conclude within the next week.

"At present, we do not know how many companies will be shortlisted. This will be clear only after the technical evaluation en...