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Top 7 fascinating facts about the Z-Morh tunnel
Top 7 fascinating facts about the Z-Morh tunnelThe 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 NameZ-Morh gets its name for its shape, Z, and the word ‘Morh’ means turn in Hindi.
Cost of the projectThe Z-Morh tunnel project is reportedly built for Rs 2,680 crore.
Tunnel’s DimensionIt is a 6.5 km long, 2-lane road tunnel constructed between Gagangir and Sonamarg.
Tunnel’s InaugurationPM Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg Road on 13 January.
Project’s BenefitsThe Z-Morh tunnel is expected to enhance economic and social development of the Ladakh region.
Tunnel’s ConnectivityThis tunnel will provide connectivity to Baltal, Kargil, and other places in the Ladakh region.
Project’s ChallengesOn 20 October 2024, the tunnel workers were attacked by terrorists.