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Z-Morh Tunnel renamed after Sonamarg: 10 things to know about 6.4 km tunnel located at height of 8,500 feet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir, enhancing year-round access to the tourist resort of Sonamarg.
The 6.5 km tunnel, costing Rs 2,700 crore, improves connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg, reducing travel time and boosting tourism.
The project faced delays due to financial issues but was completed after being retendered and awarded to APCO Infratech in 2020.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah noted the tunnel's potential to develop Sonamarg into a major ski destination, promoting economic growth.

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Live Mint

Z-Morh Tunnel renamed after Sonamarg: 10 things to know about 6.4 km tunnel located at height of 8,500 feet

The Z-Morh or Sonarag tunnel is situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level and bypasses the routes prone to landslides and avalanches

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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The Siasat Daily

J-K: PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel for all year access to Sonamarg

Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year. After inaugurating the Rs 2,700 crore project, the prime minister went inside the tunnel and interacted with the project officials. He also met the construction workers who worked meticulously amid harsh conditions to complete the tunnel. Uni…

2 months ago

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India Today

From boosting defence logistics to tourism, here's why Z-Morh Tunnel is important

The project, completed at a cost of over Rs 2,700 crore, also features a parallel 7.5-meter-wide parallel escape tunnel for enhanced safety. It significantly reduces travel time between Srinagar and Sonamarg.

2 months ago·India

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The Hindu

PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh tunnel: All you need to know

The Z-Morh tunnel, in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, is key to keeping the tourist destination of Sonamarg open for visitors around the year.

2 months ago·India

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NDTV

All About Z-Morh Tunnel, A Landmark Project In Jammu And Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the much-anticipated Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Monday, January 13. The project is aimed at ensuring year-round connectivity to the town of Sonamarg.

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Sambad English

How Sonamarg tunnel is a game changer for J&K's economy

Srinagar: The Sonamarg tunnel, dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, is an economic game changer whose short-term and long-term benefits cannot be overstated. Built at 8,562 feet above sea level in the Gagangir area of J&K’s Ganderbal district, the 6.4 km long double-lane tunnel was completed at a whooping cost of Rs 2,700 crore. The tunnel bypasses the Gagangir-Sonamarg stretch of the Srinagar-Sonamarg road, which …

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