Kathmandu. The Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel, Nepal's first modern road tunnel connecting to Dhading, is in the final stages of preparation for operation. This project, expected to usher in a new era for the country's transport infrastructure, is considered to be of multidimensional importance.The formal foundation stone for this tunnel was laid in Kartik 2076 by the then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The initial cost of the project was estimated at approximately 22 billion rupees, but due to geological challenges, design changes, and other factors during construction, the cost has risen to over 27 billion rupees.The construction was undertaken by the...