Sungal Tunnel on Jammu–Poonch National Highway
25 August 2026
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Sungal Tunnel on Jammu–Poonch National Highway
Context
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has opened the Sungal Tunnel on the Jammu–Poonch road ahead of its scheduled date, improving connectivity to the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch. The tunnel was opened initially for limited traffic around Independence Day 2026.
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Sungal Tunnel on NH-144A opens ahead of schedule, improving connectivity to Rajouri and Poonch. BRO's strategic infrastructure project reduces journey by 12 km and 40-45 minutes.
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Sungal TunnelNH-144ABorder Roads OrganisationJammu-Poonch roadRajouri PoonchProject SamparkLoC connectivityall-weather infrastructure