Srinagar-Leh’s Z-Morh tunnel to be inaugurated in April

Srinagar-Leh’s Z-Morh tunnel to be inaugurated in April

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Category : National Published on: April 03 2023

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  • The crucial Z-Morh tunnel that connects Gagangir and Sonamarg on the Srinagar-Leh highway will be inaugurated in April 2023 according to Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari.
  • Zoji-Morh tunnel is an under-construction tunnel located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • It is a 6.5 km long tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg on the Srinagar-Leh highway.
  • The tunnel is being constructed at an altitude of 11,578 feet and will provide all-weather connectivity to the Kashmir Valley.
  • The project is being implemented by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).
  • This tunnel will reduce the travel time between Srinagar and Leh by about four hours.
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