A4 (Nigeria)

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A4

The A4 highway is indicated in orange.
Major junctions
South end A4 – Calabar
Major intersections A4 – Ikom

A4 – Katsina Ala
A4 – Uto
A4 – Wukari

A4 – Numan, Nigeria
North end A3 – Maiduguri
Location
CountryNigeria
Major cities
Highway system
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.[1]

Route description

The A4 highway starts at the city of Calabar in Cross River State, positioned in the southern part of the country.[2] The A4 then travels northwards, running parallel to the Nigerian-Cameroonian border.[3]

The route includes several key cities and towns:

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.[4]

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:

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.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ Nigeria (1985). Annual Volume of the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: Containing Decrees and Subsidiary Legislation. Federal Ministry of Information.
  2. ^ "LIST OF ON-GOING FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS" (PDF). FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER, WORKS AND HOUSING (WORKS SECTOR). Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  3. ^ Onakomaiya, S. O. (1980). Highway Development in Nigeria: A Review of Policies and Programmes, 1900-1980. Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research.
  4. ^ West Africa. Lonely Planet. 1999. ISBN 978-0-86442-569-0.
  5. ^ World Highway Report. International Road Federation. 1976.