Proactive measures are being taken by Border Roads Organisation, BRO to complete the work on strategic Atal Tunnel in the Pir Panjal ranges of Himachal Pradesh, which is at the crucial stage of construction.
Road surface works, installation of electro-mechanic fittings including lighting, ventilation and intelligent traffic control systems are being executed.
One steel super structure bridge of 100 meter length across river Chandra on the North Portal of the tunnel is also under construction.
The work was halted for 10 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, but, was resumed on 5th April in coordination with the State Government.
Work on Atal Tunnel are being executed with all necessary precautions against COVID-19 in place to ensure completion in September this year as planned.
Atal Tunnel is being constructed since Manali-Sarchu-Leh road remains closed for six months every year due to Rohtang Pass being completely snow bound between November and May.
The tunnel will connect Manali to Lahaul Valley throughout the year and will reduce the road length of Manali-Rohtang Pass Sarchu-Leh road by 46 kilometres.
It will also aid forward connectivity of security forces, providing a major strategic advantage.
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