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Sela Tunnel In Arunachal Pradesh : Inaugration

Sela Tunnel In Arunachal Pradesh : Inaugration

PM Modi inaugurates the Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, built at an altitude of 13,700 feet by the Border Roads Organisation.

  • The all-weather Sela Tunnel is built on the road linking Tezpur (Assam) to Tawang in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Constructed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), it stabilizes the tunnel perimeter with sprayed concrete and other support while ensuring stability through regular monitoring.
  • This bi-lane tunnel, stretching approximately 1.5 kilometres.
  • Stands as the world’s longest (at an altitude above 13,000 feet), offering crucial all-weather connectivity.