Z-Morh Tunnel: Key highlights of J&K's landmark connectivity project
India TodayPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the eagerly awaited Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district today, a transformative project that ensures year-round connectivity to the picturesque town of Sonamarg. Ahead of the inauguration, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the site to oversee preparations, inspect the tunnel, and commend the engineers and workers for their hard work on this landmark infrastructure. KEY DETAILS ABOUT THE Z-MORCH TUNNEL: Name Origin: The Z-Morh Tunnel is named after the Z-shaped stretch of road it replaces, 'Z-Morh' translating to 'Z-turn' in Hindi. TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT: The Z-Morh Tunnel is one of 31 under-construction tunnels, including 20 in Jammu and Kashmir and 11 in Ladakh, with a combined investment of Rs 2,680 crore.