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Recently Sonamarg tunnel has been inaugurated by the Prime Minister.
- Sonamarg Tunnel project – It is around 12 km long, has been constructed at a cost of over Rs 2,700 crore.
- Components - It comprises the Sonamarg main tunnel of 6.4 km length, an egress tunnel and approach roads.
- Sonamarg tunnel - Previously known as Z-Morh Tunnel, is a 6.5 km long 2-lane road tunnel between Gagangair and Sonamarg in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir in northern India.
- It is Situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level.
- Leh Connectivity - it will enhance all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg enroute to Leh.
- Ladakh Connectivity – It ensures safer and uninterrupted access to the strategically critical Ladakh region.
- NH 1 – Along with Zojila tunnel, It will ensure seamless NH-1 connectivity between Srinagar Valley and Ladakh .
- Tourism promotion - It will also promote tourism by transforming Sonamarg into a year-round destination, boosting winter tourism, adventure sports, and local livelihoods.
Reference
PIB | Sonamarg Tunnel
