Top 7 fascinating facts about the Z-Morh tunnel | The Z-Morh Tunnel is a 2-lane road tunnel between Gagangair and Sonamarg in Ganderbal district of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Project's Name | Z-Morh gets its name for its shape, Z, and the word ‘Morh’ means turn in Hindi.
Cost of the project | The Z-Morh tunnel project is reportedly built for Rs 2,680 crore.
Tunnel’s Dimension | It is a 6.5 km long, 2-lane road tunnel constructed between Gagangir and Sonamarg.
Tunnel’s Inauguration | PM Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg Road on 13 January.
Project’s Benefits | The Z-Morh tunnel is expected to enhance economic and social development of the Ladakh region.
Tunnel’s Connectivity | This tunnel will provide connectivity to Baltal, Kargil, and other places in the Ladakh region.
Project’s Challenges | On 20 October 2024, the tunnel workers were attacked by terrorists.