National Highway 966B (India)

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National Highway 966B
National Highway 966B (India)
Map of National Highway 966B in red
Route information
Length8 km (5.0 mi)
Major junctions
From Kundannoor, Kochi, Kerala
To Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala
Location
Country India
StatesKerala
Primary
destinations
Kochi – Willingdon Island
Highway system
NH544-IN.svg NH 544 NH66-IN.svg NH 66

National Highway 966B, also known as NH 966B, is part of India's National Highway network. Its old name was NH 47A. It covers a distance of 8 kilometres (5.0 miles) between Kundannoor and Willingdon Island in Kochi, in the state of Kerala. [1] It starts from the junction of NH 66 at Kundannoor. [2]

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References

  1. Highways in Kerala
  2. "National Highways Starting and Terminal Stations". Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. Retrieved 2 December 2012.