India's Longest Road Tunnel Zojila Nears Finish, To Boost Army Mobility
India's Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to carry out the final blast for the completion of the Zojila Tunnel, a strategic road tunnel in Ladakh. This project will significantly enhance connectivity between Ladakh and the rest of India, bolstering border infrastructure and ensuring year-round access. The tunnel, built by Mega Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd. (MEIL), is expected to improve military readiness and logistics preparedness for the Indian Army, particularly along the Line of Control with Pakistan and the Line of Actual Control with China. The project's completion reflects India's growing engineering capabilities in challenging Himalayan terrain.
9 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, inaugurated the completed Zojila tunnel, a gamechanger for national security and integration.
— Indian Express
The Zojila tunnel breakthrough marks a historic milestone, connecting Ladakh to Kashmir year-round and fulfilling a 50-year demand.
13 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
On June 9, 2026, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari initiated the blast for the Zojila tunnel, marking a significant milestone in its construction.
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