Zojila Road Tunnel Faces Deadlines Extension Due to Intense Winter Snow

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has approved a timeline extension for the Zojila Tunnel Project, currently under construction by Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL). Heavy snowfall and recurring avalanches near the Srinagar-Leh highway have reduced daily tunneling hours. Over 58% of the excavation works are complete. Once operational, the 14.15 km tunnel will reduce travel time across the Zojila pass from 3.5 hours to 15 minutes, guaranteeing all-weather military logistics mobility.