Leh, April 21 -- Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, called on the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Nitin Gadkari, in New Delhi to discuss key infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening road connectivity and boosting overall development in the region.

During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor apprised the Union Minister of several critical projects that require intervention and early sanction from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Lieutenant Governor Saxena discussed the progress of the Zoji-La Tunnel with the Minister, wherein Nitin Gadkari informed that the final breakthrough of the tunnel is expected by the end of May. Once completed, the tunnel will connec...