BRO builds world's highest motorable road at 19,300 ft in Ladakh

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has built the world’s highest motorable road at the Umlingla Pass in Eastern Ladakh at a height of 19,300 feet. The Defence Ministry said with this, India has broken Bolivia’s record of a road near volcano Uturuncu at 18,953 ft.

The 52-km long road through Umlingla Pass connects important towns in Chumar sector of Eastern Ladakh. A boon for the local population, the road offers an alternate direct route connecting Chisumle and Demchok from Leh.

But building a road at this height wasn't an easy task. Harsh weather conditions during winters in Ladakh bring temperatures down to -40 degree celsius and at this altitude, oxygen levels are 50 per cent less than at normal places.

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The govt said, the BRO has achieved the feat due to the grit and resilience of its personnel who work in treacherous terrain.