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Nagdhunga tunnel construction begins despite COVID-19 pandemic
Nepal Department of Roads (DoR) announce construction of Nagdhunga tunnel connecting Sisnekhola in Dhading with Kispidi in Thankot began. This is in the news on The Himalayan Times.
Nagdhunga tunnel under Naubise is a 2.7 km long tunnel. Height is 8 meters and width is 12 meters. Hajma Ando Corporation from Japan is building it. Project will last 42 months.
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) lends $141.41 million to Nepalese government. Project cost is estimated around $188.19 million.
note:There was no picture in news I use photo of Katmandu Naubise by Tulsi Bhagat with WCC licence
Japan contractor Hazama Ando Corporation bore 2.38km Nepal Nagdhunga tunnel construction from Sisnekhola point of Tribhuvan Highway in Dhunibesi Municipality, Dhading.
https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/construction-of-nagdhunga-tunnel-starts/
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Nagdhunga tunnel construction begins in full swing amid COVID-19 crisis
thehimalayantimes.com“We could achieve a breakthrough within a year if we don't face any disturbances at the construction site.”