New 2-lane tube parallel to Chenani-Nashri tunnel to be constructed: Dr Jitendra

Jammu, June 09: A new two-lane tube tunnel parallel to the existing “Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel” on Chenani-Nashri route along National Highway 44 in Jammu and Kashmir will be constructed.

This news was shared by the Union Minister of State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday through his social media post for his electorate in Udhampur, while thanking National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.

“Another Good News for Udhampur: Thanks to National Highway Authority of India #NHAI and #MORTH Minister Sh @Nitin_Gadkari for accepting our request and proposing the construction of a new two-lane tube tunnel parallel to the existing “Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel” on Chenani-Nashri route along National Highway 44 in #JammuAndKashmir,” Dr Jitendra posted.

He stated that it would ease the increasing rush of traffic on this section and ensure ease of travel.

“It may be recalled that the “Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel” was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on April 2, 2017,” Dr Jitendra reminded.

The 9-km long state-of-the-art “Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee tunnel” links Udhampur district to Ramban district of Jammu. Longest tunnel of its kind – constructed at a cost of Rs 2500 Cr, it cuts down distance by 31 kms and travel time by two hours.   

Through a separate post, the Union Minister of State in PMO thanked the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for acceding to the request for a special train between Jammu and Haridwar.

“Good News for #Kathua #Hiranagar #Jammu. Thanks Railway Minister Sh Ashwini Vaishnaw, for accepting the demand to run a special train between Jammu and #Haridwar on the occasion of #Amavasya,” he posted.

Crediting the Prime Minister for serving the people with commitment during 12 years of his government, Dr Jitendra wrote, “In last 12 years under PM Narendra Modi, there has not been a single demand from the region that has gone unconceded.”

Request for the operation of a special train was made from Jammu to Haridwar on June 14, 2026 and its return journey from Haridwar to Jammu on June 15, 2026 in connection with the new moon (Amavasya) day.