Highway 50 (Jordan)

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Highway 50
٥٠ طريق
Karak Highway طريق الكرك
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Route information
Length64 km (40 mi)
Major junctions
East end Qatrana, Mashreq-M45.gif JOR Route 15.svg Highway 15
Major intersections Karak, JOR Route 35.svg Highway 35
West end Potash, JOR Route 65.svg Highway 65
Location
Country Jordan
Districts Karak
Highway system

Highway 50 also known as Karak Highway is an East-West Highway in Jordan. It starts from Highway 15 and ends at Highway 65. The highway is the main access route to the city of Karak. The highway is a 4-lane divided route east of Karak.

See also

Itinerary of the highway on google maps

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