Construction of tunnel at Z-Morh for all weather connectivity from Srinagar to Leh

The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure today approved the implementation of the construction of the 6.50 kms long two lane bi-directional tunnel on a new alignment in between Gagangir and Sonamarg, along the exiting NH-1 at Z- Morh, approved by Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee for all weather connectivity from Srinagar to Leh on NH-1 (old NH -1D) in Jammu and Kashmir on BOT (Annuity) basis. The length of the tunnel will be 6.5 kms and the length of approaches will be 6.05 kms. The total capital cost of the project will Rs.2716.90 crore, out of which approximately, Rs.36.48 crore will be for land acquisition, rehabilitation, resettlement and pre-construction.