Zoji-La Pass Opens For The First Time In Winter Season

The development will provide the crucial link between the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh even during the peak winter season.

By Shubham Parashar

1 mins read

Published on January 5, 2022

Highlights

The Zoji-La has been opened for the first time in winter.
It enables continued movement of goods, people and troops to Leh-Ladakh.
94 vehicles had passed through Jozi La on December 31 and 72 on January 2

The Border Road Organisation (BRO) is known for its stellar work and recent projects such as the Atal tunnel and Umling La, the world's highest motorable road are world class examples. Adding another feather to its cap, the BRO has managed to open the Zoji-La (pass) in January which is likely to boost the strategic connectivity in the Ladakh region, especially on the backdrop of the standoff with China on Line of Actual Control (LAC). In a record incident, 72 vehicles crossed the Zoji-La mountain pass for the first time ever on January 2. Follow @BROindia BRO Karmayogis are busy in creating History by keeping Mighty Zojila Pass-the land route to Ladakh is being kept open in January at temperatures dipping -27°C. Please share and let India know the feat of indomitable human spirit against Harsh climatic conditions. pic.twitter.com/uoMbSMRVxp — ???????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????? (@BROindia) January 3, 2022 undefined Also Read: Government Begins Construction Of Zojila Tunnel On The Srinagar-Leh National Highway Zoji La ususally remains shut during the winter season. The development will provide the crucial link between the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh even during the peak winter season. A tweet from BRO read, "Second day of 2022 witnessed passing of 72 Vehicles across the Pass first time ever. This stupendous feat could only be achieved owing to the daunting courage of Karmyogis who stood their ground despite all odds. The same handle also posted a video of vehicles at the Zoji-La. Also Read: BRO To Start Collecting Toll From Civilians In Ladakh The Zoji La provides connecitivity to the Leh-Ladakh region. #Zojila_pass BRO karmyogis kept mighty Zojila pass opened till 31 Dec this year in a row to keep Ladakh connected. 94 vehicles crossed the pass yesterday. Despite blizzards and temperature dipping to -10° C, BRO brave men are committed to keep the pass open longer this time pic.twitter.com/dml4fOp3Ct — ???????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????? (@BROindia) January 1, 2022 undefined Now for some perspective on why this is a big deal, the Zoji-La is the linkage between the Ladakh region and lower regions of North and transportation becomes a huge issue in this part of the world during the winter season. Now since the pass is open, movement of goods, people and troops will be possible almost throughout the year save for those days when the weather is unforgiving, and the region experiences heavy snowfall. BRO has been working on extending the winter operations of the pass by deploying equipment and personnel. Keeping Zoji-La open in January is a huge achievement. 94 vehicles had passed through Jozi La on December 31 as the pass was kept open by BRO at -10 degrees Celsius. Construction of the 14.2 km long Zoji La road tunnel too is underway.