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Download Solution PDFName the longest highway single-tube tunnel that reduces the travel time and overall distance between Manali and Keylong.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Atal Tunnel.Key Points
- Atal Tunnel is the longest highway single-tube tunnel in the world and is located in the Rohtang Pass of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh, India.
- It reduces the travel distance between Manali and Keylong by 46 km and the travel time by around 4-5 hours.
- The tunnel is named after former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who initiated the project in 2002.
- The construction of the tunnel was a challenging task due to the tough terrain and adverse weather conditions, but it was completed in a record time of 10 years.
- The tunnel is a significant infrastructure development that not only provides a better connectivity but also boosts the economy of the region by promoting tourism and trade.
Additional Information
- Natuwadi Tunnel is a proposed tunnel.
- It will connect the Natuwadi ghat of Maharashtra with the Konkan coast.
- Karbude Tunnel is a railway tunnel.
- It is located in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.
- Jawahar Tunnel is a road tunnel located in the Pir Panjal range of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
- It connects Srinagar with Jammu.
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