World record! Atal Tunnel recognised as the Longest Highway Tunnel
- IBEF
- February 10, 2022
Atal Tunnel is the world’s longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet according to the World Book of Records. The tunnel carries a lot of importance strategically as it is 9.02 kilometres long which runs under the 'Rohtang Pass’ and was constructed on the Manali–Leh highway.
Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, dedicated the Atal Tunnel to the nation on October 3, 2020. It reduced the travel time by four to five hours and have reduced the distance on Manali–Sarcha road by 46 km. Lt General Mr. Rajeev Chaudhry, Director General of the Border Roads Organisation (DGBR), was honoured for the Border Roads Organisation (BRO's) outstanding performance in establishing this engineering marvel connecting Manali and the Lahaul-Spiti Valley.
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