Nagdhunga Tunnel Route to Collect Toll Fees from Kartik 15

Kathmandu: The Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project is set to start collecting road user fees (toll charges) from vehicles using the tunnel starting Kartik 15. According to a notice issued today by the Development Assistance Implementation Division under the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Development, toll fees will be collected from vehicles operating through the tunnel route starting Kartik 15.

The project stated that the fee collection is being initiated pursuant to the Road Board Nepal Executive Committee decision dated Ashwin 12, 2083 and the notice published in the Nepal Gazette on Chaitra 26, 2082.

Per the notice, vehicles have been categorized into four classes, with separate rates determined for vehicles entering Kathmandu and those departing from Kathmandu. For Class 1 vehicles, which include cars, vans, pickups, tractors,microbuses, and other light vehicles, the fee is Rs. 65 for entering Kathmandu and Rs. 60 for departing Kathmandu.

For Class 2 vehicles, comprising mini buses and mini tippers or trucks, the fee is Rs. 115 for entering Kathmandu and Rs. 80 for departing Kathmandu. For Class 3 vehicles, covering buses and single rear axle trucks, the fee is Rs. 260 for entering Kathmandu and Rs. 200 for departing Kathmandu. Finally, for Class 4 vehicles, which include multi-axle trucks, heavy vehicles, and heavy equipment, the fee is Rs. 600 for entering Kathmandu and Rs. 250 for departing Kathmandu.