Srinagar-Leh Highway News
Zojila Pass is located on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road (NH-1) at a height of 11,650 feet and provides a vital strategic link between Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region.
The opening of Srinagar-Leh NH will help transport defence equipment, weapons, other logistics to the troops deployed in Ladakh
Project Beacon of the BRO cleared the highway in a record time this year
The closure of the highway would, under normal circumstances keep the Ladakh region road blocked for nearly 6 months
The road was thrown open by GOC 15 Corps Lt General KJS Dhillon in an inaugural function held at zero point Zojila Pass by flagging off a convoy.
Zojila Pass, which gets blocked due to snow in the winter months, is part of the Srinagar-Leh highway.
The region is expected to receive more snowfall during the next 24 hours till Sunday.
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