LADAKH, July 27:
Zojila Tunnel, which will establish all-weather connectivity between the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, is expected to be completed by December 2030.
Captain IK Singh, office-in charge, of Border Roads Organisation said, “The revised length of the tunnel is 13. 15 km. The total length is 14.15 km. It is a horseshoe-shaped shaft single tube and a two-lane road tunnel.”
Singh said, “The proposed date of completion of the tunnel is December 2026 and now the Construction company has set a new date, December 2030.”
Elaborating on the advantages of the Zoji La tunnel, Singh said, “It takes 3-4 hours to cross Zoji La. Once the tunnel is completed, the time travel will be reduced to 15 minutes”.
The official said that once the tunnel is completed, it will “facilitate military movement” and “holds significance from the security viewpoint of India”. (Agencies)
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