Siddhababa tunnel to reduce landslide risks

risingnepaldaily.com · 22 hours ago

The Siddhababa Tunnel project on the Siddhartha Highway, aimed at reducing landslide risks, has achieved 68% physical progress and is expected to open for vehicles by September. This National Pride Project has reached 58% financial progress. The tunnel's primary purpose is to provide a safer route, not shorten travel distance, and it will be operated and maintained by the construction company for five years post-completion. Despite initial legal, technical, and administrative delays, most issues are being resolved.