Zojila Tunnel
Delayed· 517 days lateUnionNot yet verified · researched from public reports
A road tunnel of about 13 km under the Zojila pass, giving Ladakh all-weather road access from the Kashmir valley.
| Level | Union |
|---|---|
| Where | Baltal (Jammu and Kashmir) to Minamarg (Ladakh) |
| Ministry / department | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways |
| Implementing agency | National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) |
| Sector | Roads |
| Sanctioned | ₹6,809 cr |
| Spent | ₹3,934.42 cr |
| Status | Work in progress · 64% done |
All key dates
- Original target30 Sept 2026
- Revised target29 Feb 2028
Why it is delayed
COVID-19 disruptions, a terrorist attack at the nearby Sonamarg tunnel project, and long spells of harsh weather (Union Minister, Lok Sabha).
About the project
The project was originally due in September 2026. In August 2025 the Union Minister told the Lok Sabha it would be completed by February 2028. A Lok Sabha reply put the estimated cost at ₹6,809 crore, with ₹3,934.42 crore spent and 64% of the physical work done. Targets announced only as a month or a year are shown as the last day of that month or year.
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