All-Year Access To Sonamarg
The tunnel is equipped with cutting-edge technologies that provide real-time updates and seamless connectivity for users. It includes public address system to deliver announcements and emergency instructions to ensure safety and traffic management; electrical fire signaling system to detect fires and alert authorities for quick evacuation and firefighting; radio re-broadcast system to keep drivers informed and entertained; Dynamic Road Information Panel (DRIP) to display real-time traffic updates to improve flow and safety; Speed Limit Variable Message Signs (SLVS) to inform travellers to adjust speed limits based on traffic conditions.
The Z-Morh tunnel is named after the Z-shaped stretch of road it replaces. It eliminates the avalanche-prone, section of the route that was often blocked for months due to heavy rainfall.