Jungle-mountain will tear the country's first double tube tunnel, see photos

The country’s widest and first double tube tunnel is ready, the jungle mounting will last update the tunnel: June 26, 2025, 08:11 IST New Delhi. The most challenging part of the country’s largest infrastructure project Delhi-Mumbai Expressway-5 km long 8 Lane Tunnel passing under Mukundara Hills is almost ready. 82% of his work is completed and this tunnel will be ready by the end of the year. The country’s first 8-lane double tunnel-this is the first such tunnel in India to have two tubes and 4 lanes in each tube. That is, this total 8 -Lane tunnel will make a record for its width (21 meters). Technical miracles in the eco-sensitive zone- This tunnel goes under the Mukundara Hills National Park in Kota District Rajasthan, which is an eco-sensitive zone. The design of the tunnel has been changed several times due to the forest, mountains and wildlife. Development together with the protection of the environment- the highway continued without damaging the forest and wildlife through the tunnel. Nhai followed all the guidelines of the environmental departments. Why was the tunnel needed?- If the tunnel was not built, the hill and curved paths would have to be built, causing the geometry of the highway to deteriorate and the threat to drivers would have increased. The target of 120 km per hour with the help of this tunnel, and vehicles on the Delhi-Mumbai highway will be able to run safely with high velocity (120 km/h), which is part of the entire corridor’s speed infrastructure. Challenges in construction variety in soil and rock texture during tunnel construction, as well as the presence of wild animals and complicated. 24×7 supervision and security teams were taken. The use of Hi-Tech technology in tunnel construction modern tunnel techniques is used in tunnel construction and efforts are day and night to complete the work in a deadline. Model for the future-this tunnel will not only make the Delhi-Mumbai journey fast and safe, but will also emerge as an ideal model for environmentally sensitive infrastructure projects in other hills and forest areas of the country. Homebusiness Jungle-Pahad will ripen the country’s first double tube, see photos