Sela Tunnel

India unveils the Sela Tunnel, the world's longest bi-lane tunnel, enhancing its engineering marvels

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, connecting Tezpur to Tawang near the LAC

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Initially proposed in 2019, its completion was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic among other factors

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Located at Sela Pass, 13,000 feet above sea level, it provides a strategic route from Assam to Tawang

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The tunnel aims to ensure year-round access to Tawang, mitigating the impact of snowfall and landslides on travel

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Spanning a total of 12 km, including approach and link roads, it features two main tunnels

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Constructed by the Border Roads Organisation at a cost of Rs 825 crore, it showcases India's infrastructural commitment

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Designed for heavy traffic, it allows 3,000 cars and 2,000 trucks daily, with a speed limit of 80 kmph

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The tunnel promises to reduce travel time to Tawang by at least an hour, facilitating quicker military deployments

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Incorporating modern construction techniques like the New Austrian Tunneling Method, it includes an emergency escape route

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