The work on the four-lane Qazigund-Banihal tunnel is going on in full swing with the executing company, Navayuga Engineering Limited, hoping its completion by March end.
The 8.5 km long double-tube tunnel will reduce the distance between Banihal and Qazigund by 16 kilometers.
The tunnel was awarded to Ahandra Pradesh based Navayuga Engineering Company by the NHAI. Over Rs 2000 crore is being spent on this tunnel project.
The work on the project was delayed due to several reasons and many deadlines were missed due to the unexpected land condition inside the tunnel, alleged financial crisis in the construction company, and issues related to land acquisition.
