Srinagar, June 24 -- In a landmark decision regarding road connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir, the Government of India has approved the Mughal road and Karnah valley tunnel projects, besides other roads and flyovers.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways today approved 19 projects, including the Pir Ki Gali and Sadhna tunnel projects, at an estimated cost of Rs 10637 crore.
According to a communique from the Ministry, the MoRTH has approved construction of two tunnel projects, three flyovers, four bridges and 10 other works in J&K.
The two key projects sanctioned are 9-kilometre long Pir Ki Gali and 7-kilometer long Sadhna tunnels, involving a total cost of Rs 7160 crore.
While the Pir Ki Gali tunnel will ensure year-round connectivi...