Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the longest Highway Tunnel in India (as of 2022)?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Atal Tunnel
Key Points
- Atal Tunnel, also known as Rohtang Tunnel, is the longest highway tunnel in India as of 2022.
- The tunnel is situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh and connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley.
- It is named after the former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- The tunnel is 9.02 km long and is built under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas.
- It was inaugurated on 3rd October 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The Atal Tunnel significantly reduces the travel time between Manali and Leh, providing all-weather connectivity.
Additional Information
- The Pir Panjal Tunnel, also known as the Banihal Railway Tunnel, is the second-longest tunnel in India.
- The Karbude Tunnel is a railway tunnel located in Maharashtra on the Konkan Railway line.
- The Jawahar Tunnel is a road tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir, connecting Banihal with Qazigund.
- The construction of the Atal Tunnel was a significant engineering challenge due to the harsh weather conditions and difficult terrain.
- The tunnel is equipped with modern safety features such as CCTV cameras, fire hydrants, and emergency exits.
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