KATHMANDU, Sept. 1 -- The government will commercially operate the Nagdhunga Tunnel from January 1, 2026.

According to Keshav Sharma, Secretary at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, the ministry has prepared to launch the tunnel road from the English New Year. "Preparations have been made to operate the tunnel road from the New Year. The situation is almost like a decision," he said. Sharma added that the ministry is preparing to invite tenders from the private sector within a few days for the operation of the tunnel.

The Department of Roads (DoR) reported that the project has achieved 94.5 percent physical progress and aims to complete all work by October. The Cabinet meeting held on August 11 already endorsed the o...