Centre Approves 19 Mega Road and Tunnel Projects Worth Rs 10,637 Crore for J&K

Srinagar, June 22 (JKNS): The Government of India has approved 19 mega road and tunnel projects worth Rs 10,637 crore for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The approved projects include the construction of the Peer‑Ki‑Gali tunnel, Sadhana tunnel, Zaznar–Shopian section of NH‑701A, four‑lane flyover from Lal Chowk to Parimpora, the Trehgam–Chamkote section of NH‑701, a four‑lane Magam flyover on the Narbal–Gulmarg section, the Qazigund bypass, and other key connectivity works across the UT.

In a post on X LG Manoj Sinha as per news agency JKNS, Extremely grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji & Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji for giving approval to 19 mega road and tunnel projects for J&K UT worth Rs.10,637 Crore.

Major approved projects include construction of Peer-Ki-Gali tunnel, Sadhana tunnel, Zaznar Shopian section of NH-701A, 4-L flyover from Lal Chowk to Parimpora, Trehgam Chamkote section of NH-701, 4-Lane Magam Flyover on Narbal-Gulmarg section & Qazigund Bypass & other projects, it reads.

Many strategically important projects will improve logistical support & troops mobility. Projects will improve Infrastructure in UT & connect various tourist destinations. Construction of tunnels will reduce the travel time, ensure all-weather connectivity & spur economic growth, he wrote. (JKNS)

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