Road 97 | |
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جاده 97 | |
Route information | |
Part of AH1 | |
Length | 200 km (120 mi) |
Major junctions | |
From | Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Freeway 2- Road 44 |
Mashhad Northern Bypass Freeway Freeway 2 | |
To | Taybad, Khorasan Razavi Road 36 |
Location | |
Country | Iran |
Provinces | Khorasan Razavi |
Major cities | Fariman, Khorasan Razavi Torbat-e Jam, Khorasan Razavi |
Highway system | |
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