remarkable milestone was celebrated on 17th August 2025 at the North Central Province Canal Project (NCPCP).While most of the tunneling for this project is carried out using the advanced Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), certain sections are constructed through the traditional drill-and-blast method.One such section, a 1.1 km tunnel from the northern side (Tunnel-4), successfully broke through and connected with the project’s main 28 km tunnel at the Northern Tunnel Shaft.What makes this achievement even more special is that the alignment of both tunnel sections—from the drill and blast side and the TBM-driven main tunnel—matched with remarkable accuracy at the breakthrough point. This demonstrates the high level of precision, planning, and engineering expertise involved in the project.The success was celebrated by the contractor and project team, recognizing the dedication and teamwork that made this breakthrough possible.