The Nahqi Tunnel is a two-lane, bi-directional road tunnel with a D-shaped cross-section located in Mohmand District, Pakistan.[1] It was constructed by the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) and opened by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa.[2] The tunnel is 751 meters long and cost Rs. 2.4 billion ($23 million) to build.[3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Location | Halimzai tehsil of Mohmand District, Pakistan |
| Operation | |
| Work begun | 2014 |
| Constructed | Frontier Works Organization (FWO) |
| Opened | 27 September 2017 |
| Technical | |
| Design engineer | NESPAK |
| Length | 754 meters |
| Width | 8.1 meters |
This tunnel is part of a larger project that includes an expressway between Ghallanai, the headquarters of Mohmand District, and Nahakki Yusaf Khel in the first phase of the project. The expressway is expected to reduce travel time between Peshawar, Mohmand District, and Bajaur.[2][4]
References
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- ^ a b "Nahakki Tunnel: A passage that saves time". 30 September 2017.
- ^ "In photos: the construction of Nahakki Tunnel in Mohmand Agency".
- ^ "Top 6 Longest Tunnels in Pakistan". 14 August 2022.