Published: 3 October 2025ANIGovernance
BRO Completes World's Highest Motorable Road at Mig La Pass (19,400 ft) in Ladakh
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) completed the world's highest motorable road at Mig La Pass (19,400 feet / 5,913 metres) in Ladakh in early October 2025, surpassing its own previous record at Umling La Pass (19,024 feet). The road was constructed under Project Himank, established in 1985.
The 64-km Likaru-Mig La-Fukche (LMLF) road connects the Likaru village in the Hanley region to the Fukche Advanced Landing Ground airfield, located just 3 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. Construction began in August 2023 in extreme conditions with oxygen levels nearly 50% lower than sea level and sub-zero temperatures, demonstrating BRO's engineering capabilities in hostile terrain.
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In early October 2025 the Border Roads Organisation completed the world's highest motorable road at Mig La Pass, 19,400 feet or 5,913 metres in Ladakh, surpassing Umling La's 19,024 feet; the 64 kilometre Likaru-Mig La-Fukche road under Project Himank links Hanley to Fukche airfield three kilometres from the Line of Actual Control.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the world's highest motorable road and where is it located?
The **world's highest motorable road** is at **Mig La Pass at 19,400 feet (5,913 metres)** in Ladakh, completed by the **Border Roads Organisation (BRO)**. It surpasses the earlier record-holder, **Umling La Pass at 19,024 feet**.
What is the Likaru-Mig La-Fukche road and its strategic significance?
The **Likaru-Mig La-Fukche (LMLF)** is a **64-km strategic road** completed by BRO that connects to **Fukche Advanced Landing Ground**, just **3 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China**, significantly improving India's forward border infrastructure.
Which BRO project built the Mig La road and when was construction begun?
The Mig La road was built by BRO under **Project Himank** (established 1985). Construction began in **August 2023** under extreme conditions — temperatures as low as -40°C and **oxygen levels 50% lower** than at sea level.
How does the Mig La road strengthen India's strategic position?
The **Mig La Pass road** provides all-weather motorable access to **forward positions near the LAC with China**, connecting to Fukche Advanced Landing Ground. It strengthens **India's strategic infrastructure** and improves logistics for defence forces.
What challenges did BRO face in building the world's highest motorable road?
BRO built the Mig La road in **extreme conditions**: oxygen levels **50% lower** than sea level, temperatures reaching **-40°C**, and high-altitude terrain at 19,400 feet. Construction started in **August 2023** under Project Himank.
