Srinagar, Dec. 18 -- The government has stated that the four-laning of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is largely complete, with delays limited to a 14-km geologically fragile stretch between Ramban and Banihal, now scheduled for completion by June 2027.Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari shared the update in the Rajya Sabha on December 17, 2025, responding to a question on NH-44 and the Singpora-Vailoo Tunnel project. Of the 244-km strategic corridor connecting Jammu and Srinagar, approximately 230 km has been upgraded to four lanes, including 20 tunnels (21 km) and nine bypasses (63 km). Major sections such as the Jammu Bypass, Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, and Banihal-Srinagar stretches are complete.The unfinished R...