Construction of 4.531 km long 2-Lane Bi-Directional Silkyara Bend - Barkot Tunnel has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. The tunnel will have an escape passage including approaches on Dharasu -Yamunotri section between Chainage 25.400 Km. and Chainage 51.000 Km in Uttarakhand.
Highlights of the Project
- It will fall along NH-134 in the state of Uttrakhand.
- This is funded under NH (O) Scheme of Ministry of RT&H and forms part of ambitious Chardham Plan are funding the production.
- The expected construction period is 4 years with an estimated cost of Rs. 1119.69 crore.
- The tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity to Yamunotri which is one of the Char Dham Yatra.
- It will reduce the travel distance from Dharasu to Yamunotri by about 20 km and travel time by about an hour.
- Keeping in view the environment protection, the trees removed to construct the tunnel will be comparatively very less.
- The project aims at the construction of 4.531 Km long two-lane Bi-Directional tunnel (along with 328m approach road) with escape passage on Dharasu –Yamunotri in the State of Uttarakhand.
Expected Questions
Proposed Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel in Uttrakhand will fall along
a. NH-121
b. NH- 134
c. NH- 95
d. NH- 55
