India Breaks Through Himalayan Tunnel to China Border Zone
- On Tuesday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari triggered a breakthrough blast at the Zojila Tunnel near Minimarg in Ladakh, marking a major milestone for the world's longest single-tube bi-directional bypass at record altitude.
- Harsh winters force the Zojila Pass to close for at least five months annually due to avalanches and slippery roads, necessitating the tunnel to ensure perennial connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.
- Constructed at an estimated cost of 6800 rupees, the 13.153 km tunnel sits at an elevation of around 11,578 feet. Authority Engineer Yousef Es'haghpour Rahimabadi told PTI that about 85% of total work is complete.
- The infrastructure reduces travel time from 1.5 hours to a 15-minute drive, enhancing both civilian and military mobility while significantly lowering accident risks on the treacherous route.
- Following this breakthrough, civil works will require another 7-8 months before electrical installation begins, with officials stating the project remains six months ahead of schedule for a February 2028 opening.
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The Straits TimesIndia breaks through Himalayan tunnel to China border zone
Indian engineers broke through the final rock section in the strategic Zojila tunnel through a Himalayan mountain on Tuesday, a milestone in providing all-weather access to the frontier Ladakh region with China. India and China, the world's two most populous nations, are intense rivals competing for strategic influence across South Asia. Ties have thawed since a 2020 border clash, but their 3,500-kilometre frontier has been a perennial source of…
India nears completion of strategic Himalayan tunnel near China border
Indian engineers broke through the final rock section in the strategic Zojila tunnel through a Himalayan mountain on Tuesday, a milestone in providing all-weather access to the frontier Ladakh region with China. India and China, the world’s two most populous nations, are intense rivals competing for strategic influence across South Asia. Ties have thawed since a 2020 border clash, but their 3,500-kilometre frontier has been a perennial source of…
Zojila tunnel breakthrough achieved, all-weather Kashmir-Ladakh connectivity moves closer
The Zojila tunnel connecting Kashmir and Ladakh achieved a significant breakthrough, six months early. It will dramatically reduce travel time from 1.5 hours to 15 minutes, providing all-weather access. Completion is expected by February 2028.
India has finalized the drilling of a tunnel under the Himalayas to connect Kashmir with Ladakh, thus strengthening its logistical capabilities against China. India officially completed this Tuesday under
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