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The road, constructed by the 58 Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army, will reduce 41-km of travel from Leh (Zingral to Tangtse) to the picturesque Pangong Lake crossing the Kela Pass, the Lok Sabha member said.
”The road, which was inaugurated today, will be the world’s highest motorable road for the general public at a height of 18,600 feet. Up till now, the Khardungla Pass was the world’s highest motorable road for the general public at a height of 18,380 feet,” Namgyal said.
He said the road will play a major role in the future to boost the socio-economic status of local residents, especially of the people of the Lalok region of Ladakh, as it will facilitate tourism.
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During the inaugural function, held at the Kela Top, at an altitude of 18,600 feet, he applauded the dedication of the Indian Army, especially the 58 Engineer Regiment, for constructing the road.
He also highlighted the seriousness of the government towards creating border infrastructure, especially roads and bridges.
The road was inaugurated in presence of Lieutenant General PGK Menon, General Officer Commanding 14th Corps; Tashi Namgyal Yakzee and Stanzin Chosphel, Executive Councillors; Venerated Lama Konchok Tsephel, Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, among others.