KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli has said that the construction of the Naubise-Nagdhunga tunnel is close to completion.
Sharing the update on social media today, he noted that the project has achieved 93 percent physical progress and is expected to come into operation soon, easing travel for the public.
Earlier, on August 11, the Council of Ministers fixed vehicle charges for using the 2.688-kilometer tunnel once it opens. The toll has been set at Rs 65 for cars and vans entering Kathmandu and Rs 60 when exiting.
For minibuses and small trucks, the charge will be Rs 115 inbound and Rs 80 outbound; for buses and medium trucks, Rs 260 inbound and Rs 200 outbound; and for heavy vehicles, Rs 600 inbound and Rs 200 outbound.
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