Nepal, July 27 -- The Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel will be formally inaugurated on Monday, nearly a year after construction was completed. Initially, only emergency vehicles, including ambulances, fire engines and security vehicles, will be allowed to use the tunnel.

According to Nagdhunga Tunnel Deputy Project Director Sanjay Panthi, the tunnel will remain under a three-month trial operation.

"After that, it will come into full operation. Even then, motorcycles and vehicles carrying fuel will not be allowed to use the tunnel," he said.

Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal will inaugurate the tunnel on Monday. The ceremony will also be attended by the head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA.

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