Jawahar Tunnel

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The Jawahar Tunnel is a significant transportation link in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Located in the Pir Panjal Range, it forms a crucial part of the all-weather highway connecting Jammu with the Vale of Kashmir. This highway was developed to overcome the challenges posed by the closure of the Jhelum valley route due to the India-Pakistan dispute.12

Completed in 1959, the Jawahar Tunnel was one of Asia's longest tunnels at the time of its construction. It allows the Jammu-Srinagar road to pass through the Banihal Pass, which is otherwise prone to being blocked by snow in winter. The tunnel's construction was vital for ensuring the supply of essential commodities to the Vale of Kashmir.12

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…included was construction of the Jawahar Tunnel, which at the time of its completion in 1959 was one of the longest in Asia. That road, however, is often made impassable by severe weather, which causes shortages of essential commodities in the vale. A road also connects Srinagar with Kargil and…
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…included was construction of the Jawahar Tunnel, which at the time of its completion in 1959 was one of the longest in Asia. That road, however, is often made impassable by severe weather, which causes shortages of essential commodities in the vale. A road also connects Srinagar with Kargil and…
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