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Zojila Tunnel
The Union Minister triggers the final blast for the Zojila tunnel breakthrough. The Zojila Tunnel is in news for its construction milestone on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh Highway, connecting Kashmir with Ladakh.
Zojila Tunnel:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Location and connectivity | Comprises a tunnel at 11,578 ft altitude between Ganderbal (Kashmir) and Drass in Kargil district of Ladakh. |
| Length | Comprises a length of 13.14 km. |
| Structure | Comprises a horseshoe-shaped, single-tube, bi-directional tunnel. |
| Construction method and systems | Comprises construction using the New Austrian Tunneling Method, and a Smart Tunnel (SCADA) system. |
| Highway linkage | Comprises part of the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh Highway. |
| Mobility relevance | Provides for enhancing civilian and military mobility. |
| Access and milestone timeline | Provides for all-weather access to Ladakh, and becoming India’s longest road tunnel and Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnel by 2028. |