Work on Rs.687.12cr Sela tunnel in progress
Twelve more tunnels are under planning while work is progressing on eight in Arunachal Pradesh, the Defence Ministry said on 30 Sept 2022.
The Army’s Border Roads Organization (BRO) is setting unprecedented standards of pace of tunnel construction in the Himalayas, said the Ministry in a project update.
The BRO has completed four tunnels in the past.
The Director General Border Roads (DGBR) Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry has also inspected important tunnel projects in Arunachal Pradesh during his visit to Sela Tunnel Project on 29 Sept 2022.
He has reviewed the progress of works at Rs.687.12 crore Sela Tunnel, which is one of the most vital and strategic projects in the region.
Once constructed, Sela tunnel will be the longest bi-lane tunnel in the world at an altitude above 13,000 feet.
Lining and Electric & Mechanical work of the tunnel are proceeding in full swing.
The first blast of the tunnel was carried out on 15 Jan 2021.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh carried out last breakthrough blast of the tunnel on October 14, 2021 from New Delhi.
On the same road, the BRO has also completed excavation of 500 m long Nechiphu tunnel cutting through the foggiest stretches.
This Rs.88.78 crore project, too, is on the verge of completion, added the Ministry.
The DGBR was briefed by Chief Engineer Project Vartak on construction activities and challenges being faced during the construction of the Sela and other Tunnels.
Addressing the personnel of BRO, the DGBR appreciated their hard work and contribution towards fast-track construction of vital infrastructure in remote areas of Arunachal Pradesh to enhance defence preparedness and boosting socio-economic development of the region. fiinews.com
