Building roads in high-altitude regions is often challenging due to harsh weather, low oxygen levels, and rough terrain. Yet, India has once again proven its capability by setting a global benchmark in infrastructure with the construction of the world’s highest motorable road in eastern Ladakh, surpassing its previous record of 19,024 feet. Scroll down to know more details.
World’s Highest Motorable Road At 19,400 Ft In India
#BRO creates history again!
Border Roads Organisation #BRO has once again created history as Project Himank constructed the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass (19,400 ft) in #Ladakh surpassing its own Guinness World Record set at Umling La (19,024 ft).
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According to NDTV, the new road project was handled by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), under Project Himank. It is constructed across the Mig La Pass at an altitude of 19,400 feet (5,913 metres). It surpassed the previous record held by the Umling La Pass, which stands at 19,024 feet. The new road is a part of the Likaru-Mig La-Fukche alignment. It connects the Hanle region to Fukche village, a settlement near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China.
Brigadier Vishal Srivastava oversaw the construction of this strategic road project and led the planning and construction team. To celebrate the successful completion of this challenging high-altitude project, officials ceremoniously hoisted the Indian national flag and the BRO flag at Mig La Pass.
More About This New Road In Ladakh
Mig La Pass is higher than the South Base Camp of Mount Everest in Nepal (17,598 feet) and the North Base Camp in Tibet (16,900 feet). Constructing a road at such heights comes with lots of complications. The team of engineers faced freezing temperatures, low oxygen levels, and unpredictable weather, including snowstorms and icy winds. Despite these challenges, they successfully completed the route, overcoming both technical and physiological difficulties.
Along with setting a global benchmark, this new road is expected to bring several benefits for local communities. During winter, Hanle and Fukche often remain isolated due to heavy snowfall and difficult terrain. The Mig La route will shorten travel times and enhance opportunities for economic activities, healthcare access, and tourism in these remote areas.
Congratulations to BRO for making this near-impossible road project come to life. This will help the soldiers and locals in the area by making transportation much easier.
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