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Komal gupta

23/01/22 12:45 PM IST

Source: PIB

Sela Tunnel Project

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The final blast for the 980 metres long Sela Tunnel has been conducted by the Border Roads Organisations (BRO).

About the Tunnel

  • The Sela tunnel is located in the west Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The project is divided into Tunnel 1 and Tunnel 2.
  • Tunnel 1 is a 980 metre long single tube tunnel and Tunnel 2 which is a 1555m long twin tube tunnel.
  • Tunnel 2 is provided with one bi-lane tube for traffic and one escape tube for emergencies.
  • This project also includes the construction of a road that links the two tunnels.

Significance of the tunnel

  • The Sela tunnel will be one of the longest tunnels to be constructed above an altitude of 13,000 feet.
  • Once it is completed, it will facilitate an all weather connectivity to Tawang.
  • The Sela tunnel will allow faster deployment of weapons and soldiers ensuring winter connectivity and shorter travel time.

 

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