Zojila Pass Tunnel

under construction

A tunnel is being constructed across the Zojila Pass to provide all-weather, safe connectivity between the Union Territory of Ladakh and the rest of the country. The tunnel will pass beneath the Zojila Pass, connecting Sonamarg in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir with Drass in Kargil district of Ladakh. It is a horseshoe-shaped, single-tube, two-lane road tunnel measuring 9.5 metres in width, 7.57 metres in height, and 14.2 km in length, at an altitude of around 12,000 feet above sea level. This project, together with the adjacent Z-Morh Tunnel, will provide year-round, weather-proof connectivity to the Ladakh region, boost tourism and the economy, and enhance logistics for the Indian armed forces. It is one of 31 road tunnels being constructed at a combined cost of Rs 1.4 lakh crore and will become the longest tunnel in Asia upon completion.