BRO achieves breakthrough of 700 Mtr long Naushera Tunnel on Akhnoor – Poonch Road

Akhnoor – Poonch road, the “Golden Arc Road” is a very old and highly strategic 200 km stretch which connects south Kashmir & Jammu region to the West of Jammu Kashmir.

The tunnel connects important border districts of Akhnoor, Rajouri and Poonch. There are four major Tunnels in this stretch viz Kandi tunnel, Sungal tunnel, Naushera tunnel and Bhimber Gali tunnel.

A defence official said the construction of a pivotal infrastructure project National Highway144A connecting Akhnoor to Poonch reached a significant milestone today as the breakthrough ceremony for the Naushera Tunnel took place. The tunnel spanning an impressive 700 meters is a crucial link connecting Akhnoor and Poonch.

Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, DG Border Roads attended the breakthrough ceremony, underscoring the importance of this project signifying a major step forward in enhancing regional connectivity and facilitating smoother transportation along the National Highway, he added.

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