Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir on January 13, 2025.

While addressing the gathering of people, he also thanked the labourers who have worked hard and also put their lives at stake for the development of Jammu and Kashmir and India

Scroll ahead to know some interesting facts about this tunnel located in a picturesque region of India-

1. The name of the tunnel in Sonamarg has been given as Z-Morh Tunnel

2. It has a length of approximately 12 km

3. It has been built at a cost of over Rs 2,700 crore

4. It comprises the Sonamarg main tunnel of 6.4 km length, an egress tunnel and approach roads.

5. Situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level, it will enhance all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg enroute to Leh, bypassing landslide and avalanche routes and ensuring safer and uninterrupted access to the strategically critical Ladakh region.

6. It will also promote tourism by transforming Sonamarg into a year-round destination, boosting winter tourism, adventure sports, and local livelihoods

7. The Sonamarg Tunnel, along with Zojila Tunnel, will reduce the route length from 49 km to 43 km and boost vehicle speed from 30 km/hr to 70 km/hr, ensuring seamless NH-1 connectivity between Srinagar Valley and Ladakh

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir on January 13, 2025.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir on January 13, 2025.

While addressing the gathering of people, he also thanked the labourers who have worked hard and also put their lives at stake for the development of Jammu and Kashmir and India

While addressing the gathering of people, he also thanked the labourers who have worked hard and also put their lives at stake for the development of Jammu and Kashmir and India

Scroll ahead to know some interesting facts about this tunnel located in a picturesque region of India-

Scroll ahead to know some interesting facts about this tunnel located in a picturesque region of India-

1. The name of the tunnel in Sonamarg has been given as Z-Morh Tunnel

1. The name of the tunnel in Sonamarg has been given as Z-Morh Tunnel

2. It has a length of approximately 12 km

2. It has a length of approximately 12 km

3. It has been built at a cost of over Rs 2,700 crore

3. It has been built at a cost of over Rs 2,700 crore

4. It comprises the Sonamarg main tunnel of 6.4 km length, an egress tunnel and approach roads.

4. It comprises the Sonamarg main tunnel of 6.4 km length, an egress tunnel and approach roads.

5. Situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level, it will enhance all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg enroute to Leh, bypassing landslide and avalanche routes and ensuring safer and uninterrupted access to the strategically critical Ladakh region.

5. Situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level, it will enhance all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg enroute to Leh, bypassing landslide and avalanche routes and ensuring safer and uninterrupted access to the strategically critical Ladakh region.

6. It will also promote tourism by transforming Sonamarg into a year-round destination, boosting winter tourism, adventure sports, and local livelihoods

6. It will also promote tourism by transforming Sonamarg into a year-round destination, boosting winter tourism, adventure sports, and local livelihoods

7. The Sonamarg Tunnel, along with Zojila Tunnel, will reduce the route length from 49 km to 43 km and boost vehicle speed from 30 km/hr to 70 km/hr, ensuring seamless NH-1 connectivity between Srinagar Valley and Ladakh

7. The Sonamarg Tunnel, along with Zojila Tunnel, will reduce the route length from 49 km to 43 km and boost vehicle speed from 30 km/hr to 70 km/hr, ensuring seamless NH-1 connectivity between Srinagar Valley and Ladakh

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