Rajouri/Jammu, Border Roads Organization (BRO) on Tuesday achieved an important feat by breaking the 2.79 km long Sungal Tunnel on Jammu-Poonch National Highway.
BRO chief Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan expressed hope to complete the strategically important project in the next few years.
Sungal, connecting Akhnoor and Poonch, is the second of the four tunnels on the strategic National Highway 144-A, also known as the Golden Arch Road, to achieve the milestone.
Earlier, the 700 meter long Nowshera tunnel had achieved breakthrough on January 28, while the 260 meter Kandi and 1.1 km Bhimbar Gali tunneling work is in progress.
"This is a great moment for all of us as the Jammu-Poonch link, which is progressing rapidly, is on track for completion in the next few years," Lt GE Srinivasan told reporters at the inauguration ceremony of the Sungal Tunnel.,
Without naming Pakistan, he said that this road is very important strategically in view of the 'nefarious activities' of the neighboring country promoting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
"The border areas of Poonch, Rajouri and Akhnoor are important defense locations and when you are providing better connectivity, it automatically helps in enhancing the defense preparedness," Lt Gen Srinivasan said.
The BRO chief said that both Nowshera and Sungal tunnels will be completed by the end of this year.
“After the completion of the important road project, the travel time between Jammu and Poonch will be reduced by almost half from the current eight hours. The Roa widening and four tunnels will provide all-weather connectivity and provide a safe journey to the people." He said.
He said the 200 km long Akhnoor-Poonch stretch of the highway will further advance the overall economic prosperity of the border region.
"Better roads will pave the way for massive development and investors will come forward with big projects," he said.
Officials said progress on the national highway has gained momentum and the project is expected to be completed by 2026.
The BRO chief said, “BRO is leading important road projects in Jammu-Poonch region to connect remote areas with major centres.,
Asked about the defense infrastructure along the Line of Control (LoC), D said its development is a continuous process and the BRO is working to strengthen the defense infrastructure by constructing and upgrading strategic roads along the International Border, LoC and Line of Control. Is committed to. Actual Control (LAC).
He said that BRO and its Project Sampark remain steadfast in their commitment to “build connections, care and save lives” among the citizens in their area of responsibility.
He said, “It believes in the adage of ‘Roads Make the Nation’ and has re-dedicated itself to building border roads infrastructure to promote socio-economic progress."
BRO chief Lieutenant General Raghu Srinivasan expressed hope to complete the strategically important project in the next few years.
Sungal, connecting Akhnoor and Poonch, is the second of the four tunnels on the strategic National Highway 144-A, also known as the Golden Arch Road, to achieve the milestone.
Earlier, the 700 meter long Nowshera tunnel had achieved breakthrough on January 28, while the 260 meter Kandi and 1.1 km Bhimbar Gali tunneling work is in progress.
"This is a great moment for all of us as the Jammu-Poonch link, which is progressing rapidly, is on track for completion in the next few years," Lt GE Srinivasan told reporters at the inauguration ceremony of the Sungal Tunnel.,
Without naming Pakistan, he said that this road is very important strategically in view of the 'nefarious activities' of the neighboring country promoting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
"The border areas of Poonch, Rajouri and Akhnoor are important defense locations and when you are providing better connectivity, it automatically helps in enhancing the defense preparedness," Lt Gen Srinivasan said.
The BRO chief said that both Nowshera and Sungal tunnels will be completed by the end of this year.
“After the completion of the important road project, the travel time between Jammu and Poonch will be reduced by almost half from the current eight hours. The Roa widening and four tunnels will provide all-weather connectivity and provide a safe journey to the people." He said.
He said the 200 km long Akhnoor-Poonch stretch of the highway will further advance the overall economic prosperity of the border region.
"Better roads will pave the way for massive development and investors will come forward with big projects," he said.
Officials said progress on the national highway has gained momentum and the project is expected to be completed by 2026.
The BRO chief said, “BRO is leading important road projects in Jammu-Poonch region to connect remote areas with major centres.,
Asked about the defense infrastructure along the Line of Control (LoC), D said its development is a continuous process and the BRO is working to strengthen the defense infrastructure by constructing and upgrading strategic roads along the International Border, LoC and Line of Control. Is committed to. Actual Control (LAC).
He said that BRO and its Project Sampark remain steadfast in their commitment to “build connections, care and save lives” among the citizens in their area of responsibility.
He said, “It believes in the adage of ‘Roads Make the Nation’ and has re-dedicated itself to building border roads infrastructure to promote socio-economic progress."
