New Delhi, 31 August: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday that the Kargil-Zanskar intermediate lane on National Highway 301 in Ladakh is being upgraded.
In a tweet, Gadkari said that the total length of the project is 31.14 km and comes under Package 6. He said the main objective of this effort is to promote economic development in the region by providing a reliable and accessible link for both passenger and goods movement in the hinterland.
The union Minister said that the upgraded highway will ensure year-round access, which will greatly benefit the local economy and residents of the area.
He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this ambitious project is dedicated to achieving fast, hassle-free, and environment-conscious mobility in the Ladakh region.
