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From Z-Morh to Zojila tunnels, Ladakh to get a bit closer to Srinagar

Work at Z-Morh is expected to be over by next year against the target of December 2023 while the Zojila project would be over by 2026, says an official

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Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Anurag Singh Thakur visits Zojila and Z-Morh tunnel projects in Sonamarg and inspects the work in progress on these projects

Jyoti Mukul Sonamarg

2 min read Last Updated : Sep 28 2021 | 1:14 AM IST

The all weather connectivity between Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh is a step closer to reality with an “escape tunnel” with Rs 2,300-crore Z-Morh tunnel.

While this would connect Srinagar to Sonamarg during winter months, another technological feat would be achieved with the Rs 4,600-crore Zojila Tunnel that would further connect to Leh in the Ladakh region.

Strategically built at 11,578 feet high altitude, Zojila tunnel uses New Austrian Tunnel Method (NATM) technology that allows for ventilation and evacuation. According to Brig Gurjeet Singh Kamo, executive director, National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL), the Jammu and Kashmir region will

Topics : Ladakh Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir

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