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NH-44 Southbound Tunnel Ready for Amarnath Yatra
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 01 Jul 2026, 12:02 PM
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully completed a 3.5-kilometer southbound tunnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44). This development is expected to significantly ease travel for pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has achieved a significant milestone by completing a 3.5-kilometer southbound tunnel along the crucial Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, NH-44. This infrastructure development is timed to coincide with the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, a major pilgrimage for Hindus.
The completion of this tunnel is anticipated to enhance the safety and efficiency of travel for devotees heading to the holy cave shrine. The NH-44 serves as a vital artery connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India, and improvements along this route are critical for managing the influx of pilgrims during the Yatra period.
The completion of this tunnel is anticipated to enhance the safety and efficiency of travel for devotees heading to the holy cave shrine. The NH-44 serves as a vital artery connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India, and improvements along this route are critical for managing the influx of pilgrims during the Yatra period.