SAIL Powers Zojila Tunnel with 31,000 Tonnes of Steel

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) emerges as the single largest steel supplier to the Zojila Tunnel, reaffirming its role as a pillar of India’s strategic and national infrastructure development.

Highlights:

• SAIL supplies over 31,000 tonnes of steel to the Zojila Tunnel project.
• Zojila Tunnel to become India’s longest road tunnel and Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnel.
• The tunnel is being built at a staggering altitude of 11,578 feet amidst the rugged and challenging Himalayan terrain.
• Project to ensure all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh.
• SAIL’s steel includes TMT Re-bars, Structurals, and Plates.
• Project expected to be completed by 2027.
• SAIL upholds its legacy by contributing to landmark infrastructure projects such as the Chenab Bridge, Atal Tunnel, and Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), India‘s largest steelmaking Maharatna PSU, has taken center stage as the single largest steel supplier for the prestigious Zojila Tunnel project — a symbol of national pride and engineering prowess. This under-construction mega project is poised to become India’s longest road tunnel and Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnel, spanning more than 30 kilometers through the rugged Himalayan landscape.

SAIL has already supplied over 31,000 tonnes of high-quality steel, including TMT Re-bars, Structurals, and Plates, demonstrating its strategic importance to the project and reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in nation-building. The company’s continuous supply ensures the tunnel progresses steadily towards its 2027 completion goal, further showcasing SAIL’s commitment to infrastructure excellence.

Situated at a formidable altitude of 11,578 feet, the Zojila Tunnel is being constructed to provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, via Dras and Kargil. This connectivity is vital for both civilian movement and military logistics, significantly reducing travel time and enhancing regional integration. As part of the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway, the tunnel will become a lifeline for the region, catalyzing economic development and national security.

SAIL’s involvement in the Zojila Tunnel is a continuation of its proud legacy of contributing to India’s landmark infrastructure projects — from the Chenab Railway Bridge, Atal Tunnel, and Bandra-Worli Sea Link, to the Dhola Sadiya and Bogibeel bridges. These iconic achievements stand testament to the strength, reliability, and quality of SAIL steel — forging the future of a stronger, more connected India.

In powering the Zojila Tunnel, SAIL reaffirms its role as a crucial enabler in India’s infrastructure journey, driving development through strength — literally and figuratively.