Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation today India's longest road tunnel, Chenani – Nashri Tunnel, built on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway today. Mr Modi will also address a rally at Battal Balian in Udhampur district this afternoon.<br/>'<br/>The 9.2 km long tunnel, which connects Jammu with Srinagar, will reduce travel time between the two cities by upto two hours. <br/><br/>The tunnel is equipped with world-class security systems and is expected to boost tourism and economic activities in the state. The Chenani-Nashri tunnel will also result in saving fuel worth 27 lakh rupees per day. <br/>'<br/>The tunnel is a single-tube bi-directional tunnel, with a 9.35 metre carriageway, and a vertical clearance of 5 metres. <br/><br/>It also has smart features such as an Integrated traffic control system, surveillance, ventilation and broadcast systems, fire fighting system and SOS call-boxes at every 150 metres. It achieves a distance-reduction of 31 kilometres, bypassing snow-bound upper reaches. <br/><br/>Besides avoiding large scale deforestation and tree-cutting, the tunnel will provide a safe, all-weather route to commuters travelling from Jammu and Udhampur, to Ramban, Banihal and Srinagar. The project has been completed at a cost of over 2500 crore rupees.