A12 highway (Nigeria)

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NGA road A12.svg

Trunk Road A12
Route information
Maintained by Federal Ministry of Works
Length350 km (220 mi)
Major junctions
East endNGA road A4.svg A4  Katsina Ala
Major intersectionsNGA road A344.svg A344  Katsina Ala, Sabon Gida
NGA road A4.svg A4  Beli, Kano
West endNGA road A4.svg A4  Jalingo
Location
Country Nigeria
Major cities
Highway system
NGA road A11.svg A11 NGA road A13.svg A13

The A12 highway is a major highway in Nigeria, connecting the town of Katsina Ala in the east to the city of Jalingo in the west. It spans approximately 350 kilometers and serves as an important component of the regional transportation network. [1]

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Route description

The A12 highway originates at a junction with A4 and A344 in Katsina Ala, situated in the eastern part of Nigeria. [2] It proceeds eastward, traversing several towns and villages, including Sabon Gida and Beli, before reaching its western endpoint in Jalingo at the junction with A4. [3] [4]

Major junctions

The A12 highway features several significant junctions along its route, facilitating connections to other key roads in the region. [5] These junctions include:

List of cities

The A12 highway passes through or in proximity to several cities and towns, including:

See also

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