Zojila Tunnel On Srinagar-Leh Highway Nears Completion
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Published: Jun 21, 2026, 08:42 IST | Updated: Jun 21, 2026, 08:42 IST
India has achieved a historic engineering milestone as the Zojila Tunnel, located on the Srinagar-Leh Highway, successfully reached its final breakthrough point this June. This 13.15-kilometer engineering marvel—set to become the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at high altitude—will finally provide reliable, all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. By bypassing the treacherous, snow-prone Zojila Pass, this project will slash travel times, bolster national security, and integrate the remote Ladakh region into the national economy year-round.
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