Z-Morh Tunnel: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the 6.5 km lengthy Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir that may make the Sonamarg vacationer resort accessible all year long.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Rs 2,700 crore venture and inspected the tunnel as he travelled by means of. He interacted with venture officers and met development employees. The employees had been lauded for finishing the tunnel regardless of harsh circumstances. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had been in attendance.
#WATCH | Sonamarg, Jammu & Kashmir: After inaugurating the Z-Morh tunnel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the tunnel.
CM Omar Abdullah, LG Manoj Sinha and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari are additionally current.
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PM Modi arrived at Srinagar Worldwide Airport in a particular plane. He then took an Air Power helicopter to Neelgrad in Sonamarg. From the Neelgrad helipad, he traveled by cavalcade to Gagangir.
The 2-lane, bi-directional tunnel positioned on the Srinagar-Leh Nationwide Freeway, is about to considerably improve year-round highway connectivity to the Ladakh area. The development work on the strategic infrastructure venture commenced in Might 2015, was accomplished in 2023. The tunnel had its smooth launch in February 2024.
The Z-Morh tunnel is positioned at 8,650 toes and features a 7.5-metre-wide escape passage for emergencies.
