Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Singhpora–Vailoo Tunnel Project Advances With Fresh NH-244 Tender
A new road project is planned in Jammu and Kashmir.
It will build two tunnels under Sinthan Pass.
The tunnels will connect the Kishtwar and Anantnag sides.
Each tunnel will carry traffic in one direction.
Together, they will be about 20.69 kilometers long.
Roads leading to the tunnels will make the full project 38.611 kilometers long.
NHIDCL has invited companies to bid for the work.
The project is expected to make travel and goods movement easier through the mountains.
NHIDCL has invited bids for a twin-tube tunnel and approach roads beneath Sinthan Pass.
The project is estimated to cost Rs 3,567 crore and will use the EPC construction model.
The two tunnel tubes will measure 10.331 km and 10.363 km, totaling about 20.69 km.
Including approach roads, the overall development will cover 38.611 km from Chhatroo to Vailoo Junction.
The project is intended to improve travel and goods movement between Kishtwar and Anantnag districts.
- Who
- The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, or NHIDCL, is inviting bids for the project.
- What
- A twin-tube tunnel and approach-road project is planned along NH-244.
- When
- The tender was issued on September 10, 2026; bids are due by October 26 and scheduled to open on October 27, 2026.
- Where
- The project will run from Chhatroo to Vailoo Junction beneath Sinthan Pass, linking Kishtwar district with Anantnag district.
- Why
- It is intended to provide a more direct route through the mountains, ease travel, and support goods movement.
- Estimated cost
- Rs 3,567 crore
- Tunnel configuration
- Two unidirectional tubes
- Tunnel lengths
- 10.331 km and 10.363 km
- Combined tunnel length
- Approximately 20.69 km
- Total project length
- 38.611 km including approach roads
- Construction model
- Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)
- Bid deadline
- October 26, 2026