Union Minister Nitin Gadkari marked the final breakthrough of the Zojila Tunnel, calling it a historic milestone for achieving all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh.
The tunnel will be 13.15-kilometer long
Jun 09, 2026
01:10 pm
What's the storyUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday triggered the final blast for the main Zojila Tunnel, a key step in India's ambitious infrastructure project.
The 13.15-kilometer tunnel, being constructed beneath the Zojila Pass on National Highway 1, will connect Baltal in Kashmir to Minamarg in Drass, ensuring all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh.
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