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Chenani-Nashri Tunnel / Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel
A 9.2 km highway tunnel on NH-44 bypassing snow and landslide-prone sections between Chenani and Nashri.
Estimated cost
₹3,720 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
23 May 2011
Last verified
1 May 2026
Schedule check
Compared with the first announced target
The tunnel opened in April 2017 after a modest delay from the earlier target.
First target
May 2016
Current target
Apr 2017
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance
Jammu-Srinagar highway users, Kashmir Valley travellers, freight users and strategic logistics.
Timeline
2 events
23 May 2011
Construction started
Work began on the all-weather highway tunnel.
2 Apr 2017
Inaugurated
The tunnel was inaugurated and opened to traffic.
Risk notes
- Completed highway tunnel
- Operational safety, ventilation and maintenance remain important
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