Mandi, September 24

Director General of the Border Roads Organisation, Lieutenant General Harpal Singh reviewed the progress of work on the Rohtang tunnel. He directed officials to speed up the construction work so that the task could be accomplished within stipulated time.

The BRO has set a target to complete the task by December this year. The DG was accompanied by Chief Engineer of the Rohtang tunnel KP Purshothman and other officials of the BRO.

The Director General reviewed the electrification work on the tunnel and gave directions.

“You are doing a great job. This will give hope to the people of Lahaul-Spiti and their dream will come true. The residents of Lahaul will be connected with the state round the year once the tunnel work is completed,” Harpal Singh said, encouraging officials and workers at the tunnel.

The 8.8-km-long tunnel is an engineering marvel. Engineers are engaged in the tunnel work beneath 13,050 feet high Rohtang Pass to provide all-weather connectivity to the residents of Lahaul-Spiti. It will reduce the distance between Manali and Keylong by 46 km.