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22/02/23 08:25 AM IST

Shinku La Tunnel

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  • The Union Cabinet recently gave its nod for the construction of the 4.1-km Shinku La tunnel on the Nimu-Padam-Darcha road link to provide all-weather connectivity to the border areas of Ladakh.
About Tunnel
  • The tunnel will be completed by December 2025 at a cost of ₹ 1,681 crore.
  • The length of the tunnel will be 4.1 km. An approach will also be built by December 2025.
  • The Shinku La tunnel will provide all-weather road connectivity to Ladakh and this will be the shortest route to the border areas of the Union territory.
  • The Shinku La tunnel is a part of Project Yojak. This project is implemented by BRO.
  • The main objective of the project is to make sure Manali – Leh route is accessible all through the year.
  • The toughest hurdle is the 15-20 feet of snowfall the region received during winter.
  • Almost all roads are closed during this season. The Shink La Tunnel is to make the Zanskar valley accessible 365 days.
Source- India Today

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