Union Transport and Highways Minister described the completion of a portion of the Banihal Bypass in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district as a milestone in strengthening “national security logistics” and enhancing “tourism prospects of the region”.
| Name | Range | Important Notes |
| Aghil Pass | Karakoram Range | Strategically significant pass near the India-China border. |
| Karakoram Pass | Karakoram Range | A vital route on the ancient Silk Road, located on the boundary between Ladakh (India) and China. |
| Burzil Pass | Great Himalayan Range | Connects Srinagar to Gilgit and serves as a historic route linking India to Central Asia. |
| Banihal Pass | Pir Panjal Range | Links Jammu with the Kashmir Valley; the Jawahar Tunnel and NH44 traverse this pass. |
| Zoji La | Zanskar Range | NH1 passes through this pass, connecting Srinagar and Leh, crucial for defense and tourism. |
| Khardung La | Ladakh Range | One of the highest motorable passes in the world, connects Shyok and Nubra Valley. |
| Chang La | Ladakh Range | Gateway to the Pangong Lake region and vital for connecting regions in Ladakh. |
| Qara Tag La | Karakoram Range | Strategic significance due to its location near the northern frontier. |
| Lanak La | Ladakh Range | Key pass on the eastern front of Ladakh near the India-China border. |
| Imis La | Ladakh Range | Important for local trade and movement in the region. |
| Mintaka Pass | Karakoram Range | A historically significant pass on the ancient Silk Route, connecting South Asia to Central Asia. |
| Project Name | Description |
| Banihal Bypass | A 2.35-km bypass on the Ramban-Banihal section of NH-44 with 4 viaducts and 3 culverts.
Connecting Jammu and Srinagar. |
| Jammu-Srinagar Highway | A ₹16,000-crore 4-laning project with 10 tunnels (21.5 km) and viaducts, creating an all-weather route. |
| Srinagar Semi Ring Road | A ₹2,919-crore project spanning 60 km with culverts, flyovers, and bridges across five districts in Kashmir Valley. |
| Srinagar-Baramulla-Uri Highway | ₹823.45-crore project upgrading traffic flow with bypasses and flyovers on the Narbal-Baramulla and Baramulla-Uri stretches. |
| Chenani-Nashri Tunnel | A 9.28-km-long tunnel between Chenani and Nashri. |
| Z-Morh Tunnel | A 6.5-km-long tunnel connecting Gagangir to Sonamarg. |
| Zoji La Tunnel | A 13.5-km-long tunnel under construction on NH1 connecting Srinagar and Leh. |
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