Water seepage from the left-side wall of the 370-metre-long Tambakhani tunnel at the entrance to Uttarkashi town in Uttarakhand has caused significant accumulation of water, mud, and slush along the pedestrian walkway inside the tunnel. This situation poses potential hazards for pedestrians using the tunnel.
Study Launched to Address Tunnel Water Seepage in Uttarkashi
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is set to conduct a comprehensive hydrological and engineering study to investigate ongoing water seepage issues in a tunnel constructed in 2013 near Uttarkashi. This study will inform necessary permanent structural repairs. According to BRO official Verma, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and tendering process for the repairs have already been completed.
Residents have reported that the tunnel, which cost approximately ₹19 crore, has struggled with water seepage since its inception, particularly worsening during the monsoon season. Gangotri MLA Suresh Chauhan noted that previous attempts to address the seepage were ineffective during heavy rains. He confirmed that the management of the tunnel has now been handed over to the BRO, which has been directed to ensure a lasting solution to the water seepage problem.
