Kathmandu, Dec. 28 -- The government has extended, for the second time, the deadline to select a service provider for the operation and management of the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel road, a key infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion at the western entry point to the Kathmandu valley.

The Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project had initially invited international bids on November 2 to appoint a service provider responsible for operating and maintaining the tunnel. The original deadline for bid submission was December 17. However, following requests from both international construction firms and domestic contractors, the deadline was first extended to December 31. It has now been further extended to January 14, 2026, accor...