TNPSC Thervupettagam

Atal Tunnel

October 8 , 2020 1507 days 2005 0
  • The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh’s Rohtang.
  • It connects Solang Valley near Manali to Sissu in Lahaul and Spiti district.
  • It is the 9.02-km tunnel.
  • It is the longest highway tunnel in the world above the height of 3,000 metres.
  • The tunnel, built by the Border Roads Organisation, reduces the distance between Manali and Leh by 46 km.
  • The Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee took the decision to construct Atal Tunnel on June 3, 2000.
  • The foundation stone for the tunnel was laid on May 26, 2002.

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