 "Zojila")
After a long wait, work on the much awaited Zojila tunnel will finally commence on Thursday after Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari initiates the first blasting at the 14.15 km long structure.
The tunnel assumes significance as it will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar valley and Leh on NH-1 with an approach road to Z-morh Tunnel and avalanche protection structures. The project has a history of re-bidding as attempts to award the project were not successful four times. It was eventually given to National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) in July 2016 for implementation in the
The tunnel assumes significance as it will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar valley and Leh on NH-1 with an approach road to Z-morh Tunnel and avalanche protection structures. The project has a history of re-bidding as attempts to award the project were not successful four times. It was eventually given to National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) in July 2016 for implementation in the
