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| Route information | ||||
| Length | 350 km (220 mi) | |||
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| North end |  A13 – Mayo Belwa, Nigeria | |||
| South end |  A8 – Gembu | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | Nigeria | |||
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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)
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, facilitating connections for regional and national travel. [2]
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]
The A8 highway serves the following cities and towns:
The A8 highway enhances transportation and connectivity within Adamawa State, contributing to regional accessibility.
Yola, meaning 'Great Plain' or 'Vast Plain Land', is the capital city and administrative centre of Adamawa State, Nigeria. It is located on the Benue River, and has a population of over 336,648 (2010). Yola is split into two parts. The old town of Yola where the Lamido of Adamawa resides, is the traditional city and the new city of Jimeta is the administrative and commercial centre.
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