New Two-Lane Tunnel to Be Built Alongside Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel in J&K
J&K: New 2-lane tunnel parallel to Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the construction of a new two-lane tunnel parallel to the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel on National Highway 44 in Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and improving travel convenience.
- 01The new tunnel will be built parallel to the existing Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel on National Highway 44.
- 02Union Minister Jitendra Singh expressed gratitude to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and Minister Nitin Gadkari for the proposal's approval.
- 03The Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel, inaugurated in April 2017, is the longest tunnel in India, spanning 9 km.
- 04The existing tunnel reduces travel distance by 31 km and travel time by about two hours.
- 05The project aims to ease traffic congestion on the busy Chenani-Nashri route.
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the construction of a new two-lane tube tunnel parallel to the existing Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel along National Highway 44 in Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative, approved by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, aims to alleviate traffic congestion on this busy route. Singh highlighted that the new tunnel will enhance travel convenience for commuters. The existing Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2017, is the longest state-of-the-art tunnel in India, measuring 9 km. It connects Udhampur to Ramban, significantly reducing travel distance by 31 km and cutting travel time by approximately two hours. This new addition is expected to further improve the efficiency of transportation in the region, benefiting both local residents and travelers.
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The new tunnel is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion on National Highway 44, improving travel times for commuters.
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