Zojila tunnel project in J&K achieves breakthrough in excavation work (opens original article in a new tab)

The Rs 6,800-crore Zojila tunnel project in J&K achieved a breakthrough in excavation, with the main tunnel's last 2.5 metres blasted through. The tunnel, Asia's longest, will connect Kashmir Valley to Ladakh and is expected to open in February 2028.

• Zojila tunnel project achieved breakthrough in excavation with a blast through last 2.5 metres.
• The tunnel is Asia's longest, connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh at 11,578 feet altitude.
• The project is 85% complete and will open in February 2028, providing all-weather connectivity.