Jammu, July 1 -- Once notorious for frequent landslides, falling rocks and fatal accidents, the Ramban-Banihal stretch of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is poised for a major transformation with the completion of the 810-metre Ramsoo Viaduct and the 3.5-km AT-03 tunnel connecting Digdol to Panthyal.
For decades, the treacherous stretch between Ramban, Digdol and Panthyal was dreaded by commuters and transporters alike. Popularly referred to by locals as a "death trap" because of recurring landslides, shooting stones and road cave-ins, the highway often remained blocked for hours or even days, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and disrupting the movement of essential supplies and security forces.
The completion of the t...