A4 Highway (Nigeria)
A4 – Katsina Ala A4 – Uto A4 – Wukari A4 – Numan, Nigeria
A3 – Maiduguri←  A3 | →  A5 |
The A4 highway is a major north–south route in Nigeria that spans from the southern coast to the eastern inland region, connecting various cities and regions.
Route description
The A4 highway starts at the city of Calabar in Cross River State, positioned in the southern part of the country. The A4 then travels northwards, running parallel to the Nigerian-Cameroonian border.
The route includes several key cities and towns:
- Ikom, located in Cross River State
- Katsina Ala in Benue State
- Uto, situated in Akwa Ibom State
- Wukari in Taraba State
- Numan in Adamawa State
The A4 highway merges with the A3 highway near the city of Maiduguri in Borno State, providing a vital link between the southern coastal regions and the northeastern part of Nigeria.
Major junctions
The A4 highway intersects with other major routes at various points along its course, facilitating travel and trade across Nigeria. Notable junctions on the A4 include:
A4 – Ikom- A4 – Katsina Ala
- A4 – Uto
- A4 – Wukari
- A4 – Numan, Nigeria
Cities along the A4 highway
The A4 highway connects several major cities and towns in Nigeria, facilitating both intra-city and inter-city transportation. Prominent cities along the A4 route include:
The A4 highway's geographical significance and its role in enhancing connectivity in Nigeria make it a crucial part of the nation's road network.
See also
References
- ^ Nigeria (1985). Annual Volume of the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: Containing Decrees and Subsidiary Legislation. Federal Ministry of Information.
- ^ "LIST OF ON-GOING FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS" (PDF). FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER, WORKS AND HOUSING (WORKS SECTOR). Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Onakomaiya, S. O. (1980). Highway Development in Nigeria: A Review of Policies and Programmes, 1900-1980. Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research.
- ^ West Africa. Lonely Planet. 1999. ISBN 978-0-86442-569-0.
- ^ World Highway Report. International Road Federation. 1976.
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