Lok Sabha
To improve connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, two tunnels have been proposed to be constructed by the Union Government in the State. One of the tunnels will be constructed in Zozila Pass between Sonamag and Drass on the Srinagar-Ladakh Highway. The tunnel at Zozila will be 12 km long and another tunnel of 3.10 km length at Z Morh is also proposed . This information was provided by Shri R.P.N.Singh, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways in Lok Sabha today.
He further informed that the contract for feasibility study and preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Zozila Tunnel together with Z Morh Tunnel has been awarded to M/s iBilt Technology, New Delhi on 29th April 2009. The feasibility study will be completed within a period of 18 months.
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