Banihal Bypass

The Banihal Bypass, a 2.35 km section of NH-44 in Jammu and Kashmir, has been completed at a cost of ₹224.44 crore.

• It is part of the Ramban–Banihal section and will help alleviate traffic congestion.
• The bypass will reduce travel time between Kharpora, Banihal, and the Navyuga Tunnel to just seven minutes.
• It features 4 viaducts spanning 1,513 meters and 3 culverts.
• Banihal Pass is a key mountain pass in the Pir Panjal range, located at an altitude of 2,832 meters, connecting Jammu to the Kashmir Valley.