Border Roads Organization (BRO) has completed another strategic road in Ladakh to check the borders with China.298 km connecting Nimmu-Padam-Darchas. A long road will be available. This is the third road to be opened after Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh highway in the strategically important region. It approved the construction of the Shinkun La tunnel at a height of 16,556 feet at a cost of Rs.1,681 crore to connect Himachal Pradesh-Ladakh. The construction of this tunnel will take another two years. And, 298 km. Longest third strategic road. It runs from Manali to Leh via Darcha-Nimmu on the Kargil Highway.

The Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road has gained strategic importance. It is shorter than the other two roads and crosses the Shinkun La pass, said an official. Once the tunnel is up, this axis will also have all-weather connectivity. Connecting this third region to Ladakh will further strengthen our defense preparedness along the northern borders (with China),he said. As part of the final phase of the Nirkha Valley, the rocks were drilled parallel to both sides in minus-degree temperatures. BRO staff worked non-stop.