Leh: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) created history yet again by building the world’s highest motorable road to connect the Mig La Pass in Ladakh. This pass is at an altitude of 19,400 feet.
Through this achievement, BRO’s ‘Project Himank’ surpassed it own Guinness World Record for the highest motorable road at Umling La (19,024 feet).
The Mig La Pass is part of the Likaru – Mig La – Fukche road alignment in the Leh district. According to BRO, the milestone was achieved on Wednesday when its team led by chief engineer of Project Himank Brig Vishal Srivastava reached Mig La Pass and hoisted the National and BRO flags.
“The connectivity from Likaru to Mig La pass and further to Fukche village is of immense strategic and infrastructural significance, serving as the third vital axis from the Hanle sector to the border village of Fukche near the Indo-China border. The BRO has been instrumental in connecting some of the world’s highest mountain passes, with 11 out of the 14 highest motorable passes globally built by it,” the BRO said in a statement.
Apart from its strategic importance, the Mig La Pass is expected to provide a major boost to tourism in Ladakh, the organisation said.
“Its breathtaking vistas of the Indus Valley and the exhilarating journey to the pass promise visitors a once-in-a-lifetime experience. While the route presents formidable challenges, it also rewards travellers with unparalleled beauty and adventure,” the statement said.
“The achievement stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit, engineering excellence, and unwavering dedication of the BRO, which continues to push the boundaries of road construction in some of the world’s most difficult terrains,” it added.