DG BR attends breakthrough ceremony of 2.79 Km Sungal tunnel on NH144A ;BRO committed to( build/upgrade strategic roads along LC, LAC, & IB: Lt Gen R Srinivssan.

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RAJOURI MAY 14:--Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, DG Border Roads (DG BR) on Tuesday (May 14) attended the breakthrough ceremony of 2790 meters long Sungal tunnel being constructed under the upgradation, widening, and strengthening of two-lanes with paved shoulders of the National Highway -144 A from Akhnoor to Poonch.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has taken up the work of this strategically important road.
For straightening of sharp curves, the National Highway-144 A-also known as ‘The Golden Arc Road’- would have four single-tube tunnels that will reduce the journey from about 200 kilometres to 168 Km.
The motive behind constructing four tunnels on NH-144 A is to decongest vehicular traffic and to provide better connectivity.
Jammu-Poonch highway NH144A connects South Kashmir / Jammu region to the West of Jammu Kashmir. It connects important border districts of Jammu, Rajouri and Poonch.
There are four major Tunnels in this stretch viz Kandi Tunnel, Sungal Tunnel, Naushera Tunnel and Bhimber Gali Tunnel.
The motive behind constructing four tunnels on NH-144 A is to decongest vehicular traffic, to provide better connectivity, and to reduce the journey from 200 kms to 168 kms.
The National Highway-144 A would have four single-tube tunnels for straightening of sharp curves and will reduce the journey from about 200 kilometres to 168 Km.
The construction of a pivotal infrastructure project National Highway 144A connecting Akhnoor to Poonch reached a significant milestone today as the breakthrough ceremony for the Sungal Tunnel took place,” said BRO.
The tunnel spanning an impressive 2790 meters is a crucial link connecting Akhnoor and Poonch.
DG BR Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, VSM reviewed the Breakthrough Ceremony, which signifies breakthrough in construction activity of the tunnel.
The breakthrough underscores the importance of this project signifying a major step forward in enhancing regional connectivity and facilitating smoother transportation along the National Highway.
At present construction work is in progress for three tunnels namely Kandi, Sungal & Nowshera.
The breakthrough for Kandi and Nowshera tunnels had already taken place on 23 October 2023 and 28 January 2024 respectively.
BRO informed that the progress of National Highway has taken pace, and the project is expected to be completed by 2026.
“BRO is spearheading crucial road projects to connect remote areas with major centers in the Jammu-Poonch region. The Jammu-Poonch link, advancing rapidly, is on track for completion in the next few years,” said Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan.
“Defence Infrastructure is a continuous process and Border Roads Organisation is committed towards strengthening Defence Infrastructure by building and upgrading strategic roads all along the IB, LC and LAC,” he said.
BRO and Project Sampark are steadfast in its commitment to Create, Connect, Care and save lives of the citizens of its area of responsibility. It believes in the adage “Roads Build Nation” and rededicated itself to the construction of border roads infrastructures to spur socio-economic progress.