Banihal Bypass and Jammu-Srinagar Highway Projects

6 Jan 2025

Banihal Bypass and Jammu-Srinagar Highway Projects

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”.

About Banihal Bypass

  • Project Overview: The newly constructed 2.35-kilometer Banihal Bypass is part of the Jammu-Srinagar highway’s four-laning project.
  • Completion and Cost: Completed at a cost of ₹224.44 crore, the bypass will be operational within 15 days.
  • Design and Features:
    • Includes 4 viaducts spanning 1,513 meters and 3 culverts.
    • It starts at Kharpora and ends near the Navayuga Tunnel, bypassing the busy Banihal town.

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Connecting projects in Jammu & Kashmir along with their significance

Banihal Bypass

Passes in Jammu & Kashmir

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.

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Major Infrastructure Projects in Jammu & Kashmir

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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