Kathmandu, April 30 -- The Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel is set to come into operation within a few months after the government signed an agreement with a service provider for its management and operation.

On Wednesday, the government signed a contract with Yusin-ART JV, a China-Nepal joint venture, to operate, manage and maintain the tunnel for five years.

Authorities have already fixed toll rates for vehicles using the tunnel.

Project director Saujanya Nepal said the tunnel can be brought into operation once the service provider completes training and prepares the required workforce. The responsibility for human resource preparation lies with the service provider.

"The tunnel must come into operation within three months from the date ...