A5 highway (Nigeria)

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NGA road A5.svg
Trunk Road A5
A5 highway (Nigeria)
Major junctions
East endNGA road A1.svg A1  Lagos
Major intersectionsNGA road A2.svg A2  Abeokuta
East endNGA road A1.svg A1  Ibadan
Location
Country Nigeria
Major cities
Highway system
NGA road A4.svg A4 NGA road A6.svg A6

The A5 highway is a major highway in Nigeria. It connects the cities of Lagos, Abeokuta, and Ibadan in an eastward direction. [1]

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Route description

The A5 highway begins in the city of Lagos, which is one of the largest and most populous cities in Africa. [2]

The highway then passes through Abeokuta, known for its rock formations and cultural heritage. [3]

Continuing eastward, the A5 highway reaches its terminus in the city of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. [4]

Major junctions

The A5 highway intersects with several other important roadways, including the A1 highway, providing alternate routes.

Major junctions on the A5 highway include:

Cities

The A5 highway serves the following cities:

The A5 highway enhances connectivity within these cities and regions.

6°56′13″N3°13′25″E / 6.936923°N 3.223565°E / 6.936923; 3.223565

References

  1. "New West African highway planned". World Highways. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  2. Onakomaiya, S. O. (1980). Highway Development in Nigeria: A Review of Policies and Programmes, 1900-1980. Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research.
  3. Who's who in Nigeria. Newswatch. 1990. ISBN   978-978-2704-12-2.
  4. "Economic impacts of on-going road projects". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2023-09-02.