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Z-Morh Tunnel
- 13 Jan 2025
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The Prime Minister inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel aimed at improving all-weather connectivity between Ladakh and Kashmir.
- Location: The 6.5 km Z-Morh tunnel, located at 8,650 feet in Ganderbal, Kashmir, bypasses avalanche-prone zones on the Srinagar-Leh highway (NH-1).
- It was built under the Thajiwas glacier and the tunnel has been renamed Sonamarg tunnel.
- Timeline: Built at Rs 2,400 crore, the project began in 2015 under BRO but later, it was developed by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).
- Strategic Partnership: Paired with the Zojila tunnel, it improves road access to Ladakh, reducing the route by 6 km between Srinagar and Ladakh.
- The Zoji La tunnel (14.15 Km), Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel, will ensure all-weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil, and Leh.
- Strategic Significance: Ensures year-round connectivity to Ladakh for military and civilian needs.
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