Srinagar, June 23, June 24 -- The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has said that the long-pending upgradation of theSrinagar-Jammu highway (NH44) will be largely completed by 2027 end, significantly improving connectivity between the Union Territory's twin capitals. NHAI Regional Officer Jammu Radhay Shyam Yadav said the 300-km highway has now been reduced to 245 km due to tunnels and viaducts, of which only 15 km remains under construction, while 230 km is already complete. A key 3.5-km Digdol-Khooni Nallah tunnel in Ramban is expected to open soon, leaving just 11.5 km of work pending.Major structures, including the Ramsoo viaduct and Marog-Digdol tunnel, are targeted for completion by mid-2027, though full four-laning may ext...