KATHMANDU, Feb. 6 -- The Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel is set for a breakthrough on March 6.

Deputy Director of the Nagdhunga Tunnel Project Gobinda Dumaru announced the progress of the Nagdhunga Tunnel during the meeting of the Sustainable Development and Good Governance Committee under the National Assembly on Tuesday.

He said that preparations are underway to achieve a breakthrough of the tunnel on March 6. He said that only 32 meters of the 2.688 km main tunnel remain to be excavated. He said that efforts are underway to address issues including some compensation to locals towards Dhading and Kathmandu. He said that 2,636 meters of tunnel digging work has been completed so far.

He said that the physical progress of the overall projec...