Jammu, Feb 18 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday stated that tenders for the Mughal Road Tunnel (Pir-ki-Gali Tunnel) will be issued only after the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is approved and all necessary statutory clearances are in place.
Replying to a question from MLA Ch. Mohammad Akram, the Minister Incharge said the alignment proposed by DPR consultant M/s SMEC (India) Pvt. Ltd. was discussed by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRT&H) on January 21, 2026. Preparation of the DPR will start only after MoRT&H approves the alignment.
The government added that the tender process for the tunnel will proceed only after the DPR is approved and all required statutory approvals, including forest, wildlife, and land acquisition clearances, are obtained.
