SRINAGAR: The Union Government on Monday has approved 19 major road and tunnel projects worth Rs 10,637 crore for Jammu and Kashmir. The projects, which cover nearly 300 km of vital road length, aim to improve connectivity, support troop mobility, and bolster economic growth across the Union Territory.
In a major achievement my government has got ₹10,600 crores worth of road & tunnel projects approved by the Union Government. I’m grateful to PM @narendramodi ji & Minister @MORTHIndia @nitin_gadkari ji for their continued support as we try to steer J&K on a path of progress,… pic.twitter.com/M0w6ppAo1j
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) June 23, 2025
The announcement was confirmed by both Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in separate posts on social media platform X. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described the approvals as a “major achievement” for his government, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari for their “continued support.”
Extremely grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji & Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji for giving approval to 19 mega road and tunnel projects for J&K UT worth Rs.10,637 Crore.
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) June 23, 2025
“In a major achievement, my government has got Rs 10,600 crores worth of road & tunnel projects approved by the Union Government. I’m grateful to PM @narendramodi ji & Minister @MORTHIndia @nitin_gadkari ji,” Abdullah posted.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also welcomed the development, stating, “Extremely grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji & Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji for giving approval to 19 mega road and tunnel projects for J&K UT worth Rs.10,637 Crore.”
The projects include the construction of the long-pending Peer Ki Gali tunnel (Rs 3,830 crore) and the Sadhna tunnel (Rs 3,330 crore) on NH-701, both of which are expected to provide all-weather connectivity to remote and strategic regions.
Other projects sanctioned include 4-lane Magam Flyover on Narbal-Gulmarg section ( Rs 445 crore), Pantha Chowk Flyover in Srinagar ( Rs 105 crore), 4-lane flyover from Lal Chowk to Parimpora on NH-01 (Cost to be borne by UT Government), Zaznar-Shopian section of NH-701A, Qazigund Bypass ( Rs 69 crore) and Crash barriers and road safety measures on Sonamarg-Zojila section.
Several bridge projects have also been cleared under the Public Works Department, including the construction of 2-lane bridges at Shopian, Pulwama, Kurigam and Mazhama, each with strategic value.
The projects span a range of categories including flyovers, tunnels, bridges, road safety enhancements, and by-passes indicating a comprehensive approach to regional development and infrastructure strengthening.
“The construction of tunnels will reduce the travel time, ensure all-weather connectivity & spur economic growth,” said LG Sinha. “Many strategically important projects will improve logistical support & troops mobility.”
The total length covered by these 19 projects is 296 km, as per the summary list, and all have been marked “High Priority,” reflecting the urgency and importance assigned by both the Central and Union Territory governments.
