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Jawahar Tunnel is a twin-tube road tunnel beneath Banihal Pass in the Pir Panjal range of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It was completed and opened in 1956 to provide an all-weather road connection through the mountain route between the Kashmir Valley and the Jammu region, and it formed part of the former National Highway 1A, now associated with National Highway 44. The tunnel is a transport landmark of the older Srinagar-Jammu road corridor.
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Where is Jawahar Tunnel located?
Jawahar Tunnel runs beneath Banihal Pass in the Pir Panjal range of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It connects the Kashmir Valley with the Jammu region.
When did Jawahar Tunnel open?
The twin-tube road tunnel was completed and opened in 1956. It was built to provide an all-weather road connection through the mountain route.
Why was Jawahar Tunnel important?
It allowed road traffic to cross the Banihal Pass more reliably during difficult weather. The tunnel strengthened the road link between Jammu and the Kashmir Valley.
Is Jawahar Tunnel a railway tunnel?
No. Jawahar Tunnel is a road tunnel with two tubes, built for highway traffic beneath Banihal Pass.
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