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is a strategically vital, all-weather road tunnel under construction in the Himalayas that will connect Srinagar to Leh via Kargil. Located at an altitude of 11,578 feet, the 13.135-kilometer tunnel bypasses the treacherous Zojila Pass, which is impassable for up to six months each winter due to heavy snowfall and avalanches. Zojila tunnel deadline pushed to 2028: Here's why Asia's ... Zoji La Tunnel: Work On Asia's Longest Road Tunnel Set To Be ... Zojila tunnel completion deadline extended to 2030! What is ... Zojila Tunnel Project: Importance, Status, Design & Opening Date Places in news: Zojila Tunnel - Civilsdaily Current status As of August 2025, the project's completion has been delayed until February 2028, according to India's Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. Completion percentage: 64% of the work has been finished. Cost: The project's total cost is ₹6,809 crore, with ₹3,934.42 crore already spent. Reasons for delay: The minister cited multiple factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, a terrorist attack at the nearby Sonamarg Tunnel Project, and extreme adverse weather conditions. Complementary project: The adjacent Z-Morh Tunnel is already operational, ensuring year-round connectivity to the Sonamarg area. Key features and benefits All-weather connectivity: The tunnel will provide a reliable, year-round link for both civilian and military traffic between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Reduced travel time: It will dramatically cut the time to cross the Zojila Pass from over three hours to just 15–30 minutes. Strategic importance: The tunnel will improve logistics for the Indian Armed Forces in the strategically sensitive region. Economic boost: Enhanced connectivity is expected to increase tourism and trade in the region. Project scope: The larger project includes the main 13.135-kilometer tunnel, an 18-kilometer approach road, multiple bridges, and ventilation shafts. Ventilation: Three vertical ventilation shafts are being constructed to ensure air quality and safety, an essential feature since the tunnel lacks a separate escape route. Construction Technique: The construction is being carried out by Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) using the advanced New Austrian Tunneling Method. Challenges: The project is one of the most complex in the world due to the difficult Himalayan terrain, high altitude, risk of avalanches, and temperatures that can drop to -40° Celsius. #zojilatunnel #ladakh #latestupdate #drass #