MEIL completes five-km-long tunnelling work at Zojila
Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited(MEIL), has achieved a milestone of completing works of a 5-km-long tunnelling work, as part of the 18-km-long all-weather Zojila Tunnels in a record time of 15 months. The project of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), being executed by MEIL, is envisaged to ensure connectivity […]
Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited(MEIL), has achieved a milestone of completing works of a 5-km-long tunnelling work, as part of the 18-km-long all-weather Zojila Tunnels in a record time of 15 months.
The project of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), being executed by MEIL, is envisaged to ensure connectivity between Srinagar and Ladakh throughout the year without any interruptions.
The Zojilla Tunnels-Nilgrar 1, 2 and Zojila main tunnel– are being expeditiously executed, despite harsh weather conditions such as snowfall, and blizzards at a high altitude of 3,528 meters above mean sea level (AMSL).
Zojila project, Asia’s longest bidirectional tunnel, is a challenging development project even for strategic reasons. Harpal Singh, project head, Zojila Tunnel, said, “Our MEIL team have executed this project in toughest conditions with dedication and hardwork.”
The current winter witnessed the highest-ever snowfall in the history of Jammu and Kashmir with temperatures dropping to -30 degrees Celsius (minus 30 degrees). The project consists of three tunnels, four bridges, snow protection structures, culverts, catch dam, deflector dam, and cut & cover tunnel.
MEIL was awarded the project on October 1, 2020, connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh. The total length of the project is 32 kilometres and is divided into two parts. The Part I of the project’s 18-km stretech connects Sonamarg with Taltal, having major bridges and twin tunnels. Tunnel T1 has two tubes planned in it.
MEIL began the project work in the month of May 2021, after the construction of access roads. Works at Zojila Main Tunnel, which is 13.3-km-long, are also in full swing.
The company has achieved 600 metres advance from Ladakh, and 300 metres advance from Kashmir’s side. Completion of the project (September 2026) is on track and on schedule.
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