ZOJILA TUNNEL
◇ The Zojila is set to be Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnel.
◇ It will connect Srinagar, Dras, Kargil and Leh via a tunnel through the famous Zojila Pass.
◇ Located at more than 11,500 feet above sea level, the all-weather Zojila tunnel will be 14.15 km long and ensure road connectivity even during winters.
◇ It will make the travel on the 434-km Srinagar-Kargil-Leh Section of NH-1 free from avalanches, enhance safety and reduce the travel time from more than 3 hours to just 15 minutes.
◇ The speed limit inside the tunnel is likely to be the same as in the Atal tunnel – 80 kmph.
□ Z-Morh tunnel
◇ The Z-Morh tunnel — being developed at Sonmarg — will provide it all-weather connectivity with Srinagar allowing it to remain open to tourists all year round.