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.
Compared with the first announced target
The tunnel opened in April 2017 after a modest delay from the earlier target.
Jammu-Srinagar highway users, Kashmir Valley travellers, freight users and strategic logistics.
Timeline
Work began on the all-weather highway tunnel.
The tunnel was inaugurated and opened to traffic.
Risk notes
- Completed highway tunnel
- Operational safety, ventilation and maintenance remain important
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