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Zojila Tunnel Project
A strategic all-weather tunnel and approach road project on NH-1 near Zojila Pass to connect Kashmir Valley and Ladakh through difficult Himalayan terrain.
Estimated cost
₹6,810 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
25 Jan 2018
Last verified
1 May 2026
Schedule check
Compared with the first announced target
Latest official status cited in the record keeps the scheduled completion date at 29 September 2026, matching the tracked target.
First target
Sept 2026
Current target
Sept 2026
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance
Srinagar-Kargil-Leh travellers, defence logistics and Ladakh connectivity
Timeline
3 events
25 Jan 2018
MoU signed
MoRTH signed an MoU for construction of Zojila Tunnel with capital cost around ₹6,808.69 crore.
19 May 2018
Work commencement marked
Prime Minister marked commencement of work on Zojila Tunnel.
8 Aug 2024
Progress update
PIB reported ₹6,809.69 crore project cost, 52.13% physical progress and scheduled completion on 29 September 2026.
Risk notes
- High-altitude Himalayan tunnelling
- Severe weather and geological risk
- Strategic construction with seasonal constraints
Official/public sources
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