Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh Tunnel in Sonamarg which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year.
What is Z-Morh Tunnel?
The Z-Morh Tunnel is a 6.5 km long 2-lane road tunnel between Gagangair and Sonamarg in Ganderbal district. It is named after the Z-shaped stretch of road that the tunnel has replaced (Z-Morh translates to "Z-turn" in English).
After inaugurating the Rs 2,700 crore project, the Prime Minister went inside the tunnel and interacted with the project officials.
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He also met the construction workers who worked meticulously amid harsh conditions to complete the tunnel.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah were also present at the inauguration.
The 6.5 km-long two-lane bi-directional road tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg in Ganderbal district is equipped with a parallel 7.5-metre escape passage for emergencies.
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Situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level, the tunnel will enhance all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg en route to Leh, bypassing routes prone to landslides and avalanches.
