Siddhababa Tunnel
| Siddhababa Tunnel | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Location | Lumbini Province, Nepal |
| Status | Under construction |
| Route |  NH 47 |
| Operation | |
| Work began | December 2023 |
| Traffic | Automotive |
| Technical | |
| Length | 1.126 kilometres (0.700 mi) |
| No. of lanes | Two (one in each direction) |
Siddhababa Tunnel (Nepali: सिद्धबाबा सुरुङ) is a highway tunnel, currently under-construction, along the Butwal-Palpa section of the Siddhartha Highway in Nepal.[1] The total length of the tunnel is 1,126 m (3,694 ft). The tunnel features double lanes, an 8.5 m (28 ft) width, and sidewalks to facilitate pedestrian safety.
Construction project
The project is being completed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation for around NPR 7.34 billion.[2] The project is scheduled to be finished by March 2027.[3] The initial cost estimate of the project is about NPR 10 billion.
See also
References
- ↑ "Preparatory work for Rs7.34 billion Siddhababa tunnel project begins". The Kathmandu Post.
- ↑ "Siddhababa Tunnel 65% complete, progress on track". My republica.
- ↑ "Siddhababa Tunnel pushes for November trial despite slow progress". My republica. 28 July 2026.