J&K to have longest road tunnel

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AMN /SRINAGAR

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday inaugurated work to build the country’s longest road tunnel in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The 14.2-kilometer tunnel will avoid a high-altitude pass on the route between Ladakh and Kashmir regions. It is expected to be open in 5 years.

The overland road is closed during winters due to heavy snow and frequent avalanches.

At a ceremony in Ladakh on Saturday, Prime Minister Modi said the tunnel will facilitate year-round business activities and bring about rapid economic growth in the area.

The tunnel could help the Indian military swiftly move its equipment and personnel.