Banihal Bypass Completion Boosts Connectivity and Security
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Completion of Banihal Bypass in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district. |
| Announced By | Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. |
| Length | 2.35 kilometers. |
| Cost | ₹224.44 crore. |
| Objective | Enhance national security logistics and boost tourism prospects. |
| Highway | Part of National Highway (NH) - 44. |
| NH-44 Span | From Srinagar in the north to Kanyakumari in the south. |
| Impact on Travel Time | Reduced from nine hours to around six hours on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. |
| Future Developments | Construction of a 14-kilometer tunnel between Ramban and Banihal. |
| Banihal Pass Elevation | Approximately 2,832 meters (9,291 feet) above sea level. |
| Banihal Pass Significance | Key route connecting Jammu region to Kashmir Valley, historically significant. |