Shimla twin tunnel: HC pauses work and seeks NHAI reply on ₹600 crore
On 29 Oct 2026, the Himachal Pradesh High Court paused Sanjauli twin-tunnel work and sought NHAI's reply on the abandoned surface…
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- ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE Shimla tunnel work stays paused High Court seeks NHAI's reply on safety and the abandoned bypass plan.
- WHAT CHANGED Court asks NHAI to explain switch ₹600 crore Reports say compensation was paid for the earlier surface-highway alignment.
- WHO IS AFFECTED Homes sit above tunnel alignment Residents around Sanjauli and Bhatta Kuffar are seeking safety assurances.
- NEXT HEARING NHAI reply due before November 17 Nov 2026 The case is listed again as IIT Roorkee reviews construction records.
- READ THE FULL STORY What Shimla drivers should check Understand the construction pause, route-planning impact and what is not changing yet.
- READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.