Nitin Gadkari witnesses Zojila Tunnel breakthrough at an altitude of 11,578 feet

Today marks a milestone in the history of Indian engineering marvels by connecting two ends of the 13-kilometre-long main section of the Zojila Tunnel, making it the world's longest single-tube bi-directional bypass built at record height. The tunnel, 9.5 metres wide, 7.57 metres high, and 13.153 km long, is a horseshoe-shaped tunnel built at an elevation of around 11,578 feet above sea level. The breakthrough blast was witnessed by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. This achievement not only demonstrates the indomitable courage of Indian engineers but also marks the beginning of a new era for millions of people living in Kashmir and Ladakh.