Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Tanaka Akihiko, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), said that this project is an important achievement of the deep relationship and cooperation between Nepal and Japan.
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The Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel, Nepal’s first modern transportation tunnel, has been formally inaugurated.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony held on Monday, Dr. Tanaka Akihiko, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), said that this project is an important achievement reflecting the deep relationship and cooperation between Nepal and Japan. With the operation of the tunnel, the time required to cross the Nagdhunga section has now been reduced to just 5 to 7 minutes. It is believed that this infrastructure will help reduce traffic congestion, improve road safety, and enhance transportation efficiency, thereby having a positive impact on the country’s economic activities and the daily lives of its citizens. He stated that this tunnel marks a historic leap in Nepal’s transportation infrastructure.
President Tanaka noted that the necessity of this tunnel was further confirmed during the major rainfall and resulting disruptions two years ago. Even while still under construction, this corridor played an important role as a vital connection route during times of disaster. He said that this has reaffirmed the importance of resilient and reliable infrastructure for the delivery of emergency services and essential goods during crises.
He stated that various technical challenges had to be faced during the construction of the project due to the difficult geo-structural conditions of the Himalayan region.
According to President Akihiko, 98 percent of the workforce in this project consisted of Nepali engineers and workers, who, in collaboration with Japanese experts, set an exemplary standard for technology and skills transfer.
