SAIL Becomes Largest Steel Supplier for Zojila Tunnel – India’s Longest Road Tunnel Project

The largest Steel producer, Maharatna PSU, Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) has been emerged as the single largest single steel supplier to the prestigious Zojila Tunnel project. The under-construction project is set to become India's longest road tunnel and Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel.

The Steel PSU has been designated as a vital partner to this strategic infrastructure initiative and have supplied over 31,000 tonnes of steel, including TMT Re-bars, Structurals, and Plates.

The company has been part of strategic commitment with a continuous supply of steel to this project and progresses towards its 2027 completion.

The contribution to the Zojila Tunnel has further strengthen the SAIL's prolonged legacy of nation-building. The mega-projects like the Zojila Tunnel consistently trust the reliability and strength of SAIL's steel, a testament to the company's dedication to quality and its pivotal role in shaping India's future.

The Zojila Tunnel is strategically located at an altitude of 11,578 feet and is being constructed in the challenging Himalayan terrain.

The tunnel is over 30 km and will provide vital all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, via Dras and Kargil and is a vital part of India's national infrastructure development, specifically the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway, and will significantly enhance civilian and military mobility in the region.

The project is a strategic infrastructure asset and represents a significant economic opportunity for the region. The contribution of SAIL to the Zojila Tunnel adds to its broader legacy of supporting India's most iconic infrastructure projects, including the Chenab Railway Bridge, Atal Tunnel, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the Dhola Sadiya and Bogibeel bridges.