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Grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji & Hon’ble Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Ji for making the historic Zojila Tunnel breakthrough a reality: LG

Joined Nitin Gadkari Ji at this landmark occasion, ushering in a new era of connectivity & development for J&K and Ladakh.

Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnel is scripting a new future of year-round connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. This engineering marvel will significantly reduce travel time, ensure safer travel and provide substantial fuel savings.

Under the leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji and the relentless efforts of Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, the Zojila Tunnel will emerge as a lifeline for the region, strengthening supply chains, boosting tourism and providing vital strategic support to our Armed Forces.

The Zojila Tunnel Project comprises a 13.153-km tunnel and 17.030 km of approach roads, spanning 30.18 km at a cost of Rs 6,809.69 crore. The 7.57-metre-high, single-tube, two-lane tunnel beneath Zojila Pass will connect Ganderbal in Kashmir with Drass in Ladakh.

Built using the New Austrian Tunneling Method, it is equipped with a Smart Tunnel (SCADA) system, CCTV surveillance, radio communication, uninterrupted power supply and modern ventilation facilities.