Z-Morh tunnel: All you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Built at a cost of ₹2,400 crore on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, the strategic Z-Morh tunnel will be a major step towards making the Ladakh region accessible by road throughout the year. It will enhance all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Sonamarg en route to Leh, bypassing landslide and avalanche routes and ensuring safer and uninterrupted access to the strategically critical Ladakh region Along with the under-construction Zojila tunnel, the Z-Morh tunnel will ensure uninterrupted connectivity to Baltal and Ladakh regions for civilian and military traffic. Z-Morh tunnel to boost winter tourism The tunnel, in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, is key to keeping the tourist destination of Sonamarg open for visitors around the year. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the Z-Morh tunnel will open Sonamarg to tourism all year round, potentially developing the town into a great ski destination.