Quazigund-Banihal Tunnel An Engineering Marvel
Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Founder and Managing Director, Chaitanya Projects Consultancy, gives an inside view of how Chaitanya Projects skilfully maintains the arterial Quazigund-Banihal Tunnel in J&K, and explains the technical intricacies of the project, detailing how the company ensured that every aspect of the tunnel operation will continue to be of stringent international standards, as originally designed and constructed, with respect to user safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
The Quazigund-Banihal tunnel, one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in India, stands as an engineering marvel in the challenging terrain of Jammu & Kashmir. Stretching across 8.45 km, it plays a crucial role in reducing travel time, bypassing hazardous sections of the Jammu-Srinagar highway, and offering a safe, all-weather connection to the Kashmir Valley. It exemplifies the fusion of advanced tunneling techniques, safety protocols, and sustainable operational systems.
