Are you also planning a trip to visit Sonamarg Tunnel, then know why this plan is different from all others.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Z-Morh Tunnel in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. With the construction of this tunnel, the journey of people going to Kashmir-Sonmarg will become even easier. Now no matter how much snow falls in Sonamarg area, people will not face any problem in reaching here. Srinagar-Leh Highway The 6.4 km long twin tunnel constructed on National Highway 1 will connect Srinagar to Sonamarg. Let us tell you that when there was heavy snowfall, this highway used to be closed for 6 months. But after the construction of the new tunnel, passengers will no longer have to face any problem. People will now be able to travel to Kashmir without any hassle even during heavy snowfall. You can read in detail here about what other facilities will be available after the construction of these tunnels and how it is different from the rest.

If you are going to travel through this tunnel for the first time then you do not need to worry about the traffic. Because, around 1000 vehicles can pass through this tunnel at a time. People passing through this tunnel should keep in mind that it is a two-lane tunnel. Its width is 10 meters, so there will be no problem in traveling in it. If you are going to visit Kashmir and want to save travel time, then this tunnel will be beneficial for you. This is because after its construction, you will be able to complete the journey from Gagangir to Sonmarg on Srinagar-Leh Highway in about 15 to 20 minutes. However, it took a full hour to complete.

Apart from this, it takes 3 to 4 hours to cover the entire route, but after the tunnel is built, you will cover the entire route in just 45 minutes. This tunnel has been constructed to ensure smooth movement from Srinagar to Ladakh throughout the year. Because it promotes tourism and gives an opportunity to the people living here to earn money. This tunnel has been named Z-Morh Tunnel because earlier the road here was Z-shaped. An electrical system has been installed for. Therefore, if any kind of accident occurs, the siren will start sounding inside. Along with this, boards regarding speed limit have been installed at various places.