Razdan Pass
| Razdan Pass | |
|---|---|
  Location in Jammu and Kashmir  Razdan Pass (India) | |
| Elevation | 3,556 m (11,667 ft) |
| Location | Jammu and Kashmir,India |
| Range | Himalayas,Gratawat |
| Coordinates | 34°32′28″N74°38′12″E/ 34.54123954621257°N 74.63673520185993°E |
Razdan Pass,(sometimesRajdhan Pass) is a 3,556 m (11,667 ft) high mountain pass in theHimalayasofJammu and Kashmir,India. It connects theGurez Valleyin the north to theKashmir Valleyin the south, and is located in theBandipora district.The pass remains closed for vehicular movement for over 3-4 months during winter due to heavy snowfall.[1][2][3][4]
The pass is the only route connecting Gurez with the rest of the world. The pass connects dozens of remote and far-flung areas, including those near theLine of Controlwith the district headquarter ofBandipora,and is of strategic importance. TheHarmukhmountain, the highest peak in the surrounding area, is also visible from here.
Razdan Pass Tunnel
[edit]Border Road Organisation(BRO) is planning to build Razdan Pass Tunnel project in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The project involves the construction of an 18km tunnel between Gurez andBandipore.[5]The project includes the construction of a road and related facilities, and the installation of ventilation system, fire protection system, safety management system and free-flow electronic tolling system.
In 2009, a proposal for construction of tunnel across the Razdan pass on Bandipora-Gurez road was submitted by Project BEACON to Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
In 2011, Geodata Engineering was appointed as the design engineering consultant to undertake feasibility studies, on-site investigation and advanced preliminary design on the project. Mount Geo Technical Services Pvt. Ltd. has been appointed as the consulting engineer.
In 2015, feasibility studies, on-site investigation and advanced preliminary design on the project completed.
In 2016, detail project report (DPR) was prepared and submitted to the Central Government for its approvals. The project was delayed for years due to financial issues.[6]
In April 2018, the project received preliminary approvals from the central government and currently, necessary formalities are under process to go ahead with the project development.[7]
References
[edit]- ^Hashim Iqbal Akhoon."Gurez Valley receives fresh spell of Snowfall, movement halted at Razdhan Pass".JKYouth Newspaper.Retrieved18 October2022.
- ^FAROOQI, OWAIS."BRO crosses Razdan Pass to open Gurez-Bandipora road".Greater Kashmir.Retrieved6 February2022.
- ^Network, KL News."Bandipora-Gurez Road To Remain Closed Tomorrow".Kashmir Life.Retrieved8 December2022.
- ^correspondent, Reader."Bandipora-Gurez Road reopens after 3 months".Kashmir Reader.Retrieved12 March2022.
{{cite news}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^"India plans to build 10 tunnels in Ladakh, Kashmir region".South Asia Monitor.Retrieved21 October2020.
- ^FAROOQI, OWAIS."Proposed Gurez-Bandipora tunnel stuck at DPR stage".Greater Kashmir.Retrieved20 October2020.
- ^"Proposal for longest road tunnel at Gurez, others in pipeline".The Economic Times.Retrieved14 February2016.
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