Kargil, April 14 -- The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today visited the Eastern Portal of Zoji-La Tunnel to inspect the ongoing construction work during his visit to Drass, reviewing progress on one of the most significant infrastructure projects aimed at ensuring all-weather connectivity to Ladakh.

During the inspection, the Lieutenant Governor was given a detailed presentation on the project. He was informed that the tunnel, being executed by Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Ltd at a sanctioned cost of Rs 6,808.69 crore, is expected to be completed by February 2028. It was further apprised that the breakthrough of the tunnel is anticipated by mid-2026.

The project incorporates modern ...