The Centre approved 19 road and tunnel projects worth ₹10,637 crore for Jammu and Kashmir on Monday (June 23, 2025). These projects will cut travel time and provide all-weather access to several pockets of the frontier districts located close to the Line of Control (LoC).
Officials said Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari approved 19 mega projects to build 296 km of roads and tunnels for J&K.
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The Peer-Ki-Gali tunnel, worth ₹3,830-crore, will provide alternative all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of the country. The Sadhana tunnel that will cost ₹3,330-crore. will allow round-the-year access to Karnah district close to the LoC. “Many strategically important projects will improve logistical support and troop mobility. Projects will improve infrastructure in the Union Territory and connect various tourist destinations. Construction of tunnels will reduce the travel time, ensure all-weather connectivity, and spur economic growth,” J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said.
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