JAMMU, JANUARY 28:
The Border Roads Organisation on Sunday achieved breakthrough of another tunnel on National Highway 144A between Akhnoor and Poonch.
Known as the “Golden Arc Road”, the Akhnoor-Poonch road is a very old and highly strategic 200 Km stretch which connects South Kashmir with Jammu region.
It connects important border districts of Akhnoor, Rajouri and Poonch. There are four major Tunnels in this stretch viz Kandi tunnel, Sungal tunnel, Naushera tunnel and BhimberGali tunnel.
The construction of a pivotal infrastructure project National Highway144A connecting Akhnoor to Poonch reached a significant milestone today as the breakthrough ceremony for the Naushera Tunnel took place. The tunnel spanning an impressive 700 meters is a crucial link connecting Akhnoor and Poonch.
Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, DG Border Roads attended the breakthrough ceremony, underscoring the importance of this project signifying a major step forward in enhancing regional connectivity and facilitating smoother transportation along the National Highway.
On November25 last year, BRO had achieved breakthrough of Kandi tunnel was achieved signifying their efforts towards providing connectivity across the areas of Rajouri and Poonch. The progress of National Highway has taken pace and the project is expected to be completed by 2026 before its specified time
During his address Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, DG BR mentioned that BRO is spearheading crucial road projects to connect remote areas with major centers in the Jammu-Poonch region. The Jammu-Poonch link, advancing rapidly, is on track for completion in the next few years.On being asked about Defence Infrastructure along LoC , DGBR mentioned that development of defence infrastructure is a continuous process and Border Roads Organisation is committed towards strengthening of defence infrastructure by building and upgrading strategic roads all along the IB, LC and LAC. BRO and Project Sampark is steadfast in its commitment to Create, Connect, Care and save lives of the citizens of its area of responsibility. It believes in the adage “ Roads Build Nation” and rededicated itself to the construction of border roads infrastructures to spur socio-economic progress.
