Zojila tunnel is a gamechanger for national security, integration: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, oversaw the breakthrough of the 13.14 km long Zojila tunnel, calling it a "gamechanger" for national security and integration. The tunnel, Asia's longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at an altitude of 11,578 ft, was completed at a cost of ₹6,800 crore despite an initial estimate of ₹12,000 crore. Omar Abdullah, J&K Chief Minister, and Manoj Sinha, J&K Lieutenant Governor, also attended the ceremony expressing their support for the project's benefits to the region.
9 JUN 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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