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The physical progress of Nagadhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel has reached 80.5 percent in four years. Currently, the construction work of flyover in Balambu in Kathmandu is going on in full swing.
Head of Nagadhunga-Sisne Khola Tunnel Construction Project, Gyanendra Kumar Jha said that the lining work has been completed inside the tunnel and other finishing work is underway. According to him, so far 3 under passes, three box curves, one over pass and 3 bridges have been completed.
With the 'break through' of the main tunnel on May 3, other construction work was started. In the budget statement for the financial year 081/82, it was mentioned that the tunnel will be put into operation after all the construction work is completed. A 2.307 km two-lane road has been paved from Balambu to the mouth of the tunnel.
The 'break through' of the emergency tunnel took place on 080 July 22. Its distance is 2557 meters. According to the initial agreement, the duration of the project was till 080 Baisakh. As the work was not completed within that time, the deadline was extended till 081 Baisakh 13. But as the work could not be completed within that time, the deadline was extended by one and a half years. According to which, the vehicle will be brought into operation from the tunnel within 082 October, Chief Jha said.
Its construction started from 076 Kartik 4. But due to the covid epidemic and the frequent disruptions of the locals, there is a problem in completing the project within the stipulated time, said the project chief. "After the tunnel comes into operation, tires and fuel worth 1.72 billion rupees will be saved," he said.
The construction of the tunnel is being done by the Japanese company Hazma Endo Corporation. In this project, which has a contract of 22 billion rupees, Japan has loan assistance of 16 and a half billion rupees. The Government of Nepal has invested 6 billion rupees in this. The distance of the main tunnel is 2.688 km.
