A8 highway (Nigeria)

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NGA road A8.svg
Trunk Road A8
Route information
Length350 km (220 mi)
Major junctions
North endNGA road A13.svg A13  Mayo Belwa, Nigeria
South endNGA road A8.svg A8  Gembu, Nigeria
Location
Country Nigeria
Major cities
Highway system
NGA road A7.svg A7 NGA road A9.svg A9

The A8 highway is a roadway connecting Adamawa State, and Taraba State Nigeria. It spans approximately 350km, running from north to south. The road starting from Mayo Belwa Junction with Trunk Road A.13 to Tungo through Ganye (projected to Jamtari - Serti-Mayo Selbe-Gembu on the Mambilla Plateau)

Contents

Route

The A8 highway begins at the junction with the A13 highway in Mayo Belwa, a town in Adamawa State. From there, it extends southward. [1]

The road's southern endpoint is at Gembu, Nigeria, facilitating connections for regional and national travel. [2]

Major junctions

The A8 highway features several significant junctions along its route, including the junction with the A4 highway in Numan and the junction with the A13 highway near Yola Junction. These intersections play a role in connecting various towns and regions within Adamawa State. [3]

Cities served

The A8 highway serves the following cities and towns:

The A8 highway enhances transportation and connectivity within Adamawa State, contributing to regional accessibility.

9°23′17″N12°10′08″E / 9.388041°N 12.168931°E / 9.388041; 12.168931

References

  1. "FEDERAL HIGHWAYS DECREE 1971 : (1971 No.4)" (PDF). Gazette Africa. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  2. Odeleye, Joshua Adetunji (2000-01-01). "TOWARDS FINANCING AND PLANNING ROAD SAFETY AUDIT OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA". IATSS Research. 24 (2): 85–96. doi: 10.1016/S0386-1112(14)60032-7 . ISSN   0386-1112.
  3. "Press Releases". African Development Bank Group - Making a Difference. Retrieved 2023-09-04.