JAMMU: According to a defence official, the Border Roads Organisation made progress on the 260-meter Kandi tunnel on the Jammu-Poonch national highway on Wednesday. According to the spokesperson, despite challenging weather conditions such as heavy rainfall and landslides over the whole road stretch, the tunnel work, which started in March, has made exceptional progress. According to him, the first of the four tunnels has made progress towards its breakthrough, marking an important turning point in the ongoing “project Sampark” on the NH 144A Akhnoor-Poonch highway. It arrived ahead of schedule, showcasing the extraordinary know-how and tenacity of the BRO.According to the spokesman, the important project has been broken up into eight packages, and the BRO is significantly improving the road’s vertical and horizontal profiles. Brigadier Tejpal Singh, Chief Engineer, Project Sampark, was present to witness this historic event. “Package 1 should be finished by June of the following year. After construction is finished, the tunnel will shorten the road by 2.5 kilometres, increasing connection and enabling quicker travel between Akhnoor and Poonch, according to the spokesperson. Additionally, he claimed that by facilitating faster and more seamless travel between Jammu and Poonch, this tunnel will be crucial in improving strategic connectivity for the military forces. “The BRO is committed to the timely and successful execution of all projects undertaken, and this achievement is a testament to its dedication to improving transport infrastructure and serving the nation,” a spokeswoman stated.
