Jawahar Tunnel ( Banihal Tunnel ) - Jammu and Kashmir

Jawahar Tunnel or Banihal Tunnel has been operational since 22 December 1956. The length of tunnel is 2.85 km , its elevation is 2,194 m and it has one lane road in either direction. It is situated between Banihal and Qazigund on NH 1A . The tunnel facilitates round-the-year road connectivity from Srinagar to Jammu. After renovations, the tunnel now has a two-way ventilation system, pollution & temperature sensors, lighting system and with emergency phones for any assistance from Border Roads Organization.