Chenani-Nashri Tunnel and NH44 (Old NH 1A) Widening | Jammu and Kashmir, India Located in northern India, bordered by China to the north and east and Pakistan to the west, the state of Jammu and Kashmir is known for its scenic landscape, ancient temples and mosques, and castles. Challenge Srinagar was connected to Jammu and the rest of India by old National Highway 1A, a narrow two-lane highway passing through treacherous terrain and some of the steepest landscapes in the world. Widening and realignment of the highway, including new all-weather tunnels through steep rock beds, were needed to improve safety, decrease travel time and minimize closings during adverse weather conditions.Solution In 2004, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) selected Louis Berger in joint venture with

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