The Zojila Tunnel, an ambitious 13-kilometer infrastructure project, is poised to revolutionize connectivity in the Ladakh region. Designed to ensure all-weather access and eliminate the seasonal blockade imposed by harsh winter conditions, it stands as India’s longest highway tunnel. However, its significance extends far beyond infrastructure—it is a crucial lifeline for the people of Ladakh, a strategic asset for national security, and a catalyst for economic growth. While the tunnel’s raw...
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The Z-Morh Tunnel – A Gateway to Sonamarg’s Year-Round Accessibility
The upcoming inauguration of the Z-Morh Tunnel on January 13 marks a monumental achievement in the region’s infrastructure development, poised to transform the accessibility and economic landscape of Sonamarg. The tunnel, a strategic infrastructure project, will provide year-round connectivity to the scenic tourist destination, which has long been hindered by the seasonal challenges of road access due to heavy snowfall and harsh weather conditions.
Sonamarg, often referred to as the “...
Advisor Narula inspects construction work of Zojila tunnel eastern portal
KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor UT Ladakh, Umang Narula on Sunday visited Minamarg to inspect the construction work of Zojila tunnel eastern portal.
At Zojila tunnel, Imtiyaz Ahmed, site incharge informed the advisor that around 2 km excavation has been done from the eastern portal (Minamarg) of the tunnel and around similar length of excavation has been achieved at the western side of the tunnel (Baltal side).
He also informed the advisor that besides the ex...
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari visits Zojila tunnel Eastern Portal
KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari today visited Zojila Tunnel Eastern Portal to inspect the construction works and said work on the project is going on war footing basis amid difficulties and it is going to be an economic corridor for Ladakh and Kashmir.
The Union Minister landed at Zojila Tunnel Eastern Portal today morning where he was received by the Lieutenant Governor Ladakh Radha Krishna Mathur and Chairman and Chief Executive ...
LAHDC-K takes stock of construction works on eastern portal of Zojila Tunnel
Hails dedicated services of personnel at Meenamarg Screening Point
Appreciates volunteers, teachers, local people for successful conduct of community classes
KARGIL, JUNE 11, 2021: Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan during his visit to Zojila Pass today inspected the pace of progress of construction works on the eastern portal of the Zojila Tunnel near Spangla.
Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve, SSP Kargil Anayat Ali Cho...
MP Ladakh visits works of Zojila Tunnel, SDH Drass, Meenamarg Screening Point
Stresses on employment opportunities to locals in tunnel construction works to boost local economy
KARGIL, MAY 23, 2021: Member Parliament (MP) Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal inspected the pace of progress on the ongoing works of Zojila Tunnel on the National Highway NH-01 at Meenamarg here today.
General Manager (GM), National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) Ashwini Kumar, General Manager (GM), Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) Fayaz Ahme...