The A4 highway is a major north–south route in Nigeria that spans from the southern coast to the eastern inland region, connecting various cities and regions.[1]
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| Major junctions | ||||
| South end |  A4 – Calabar | |||
| A4 – Ikom
A4 – Numan, Nigeria | ||||
| North end |  A3 – Maiduguri | |||
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| Country | Nigeria | |||
| Major cities | ||||
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Route description
editThe A4 highway starts at the city of Calabar in Cross River State, positioned in the southern part of the country.[2] The A4 then travels northwards, running parallel to the Nigerian-Cameroonian border.[3]
The route includes several key cities and towns:
- Ikom, located in Cross River State
- Katsina Ala in Benue State
- Uto, situated in Akwa Ibom State
- Wukari in Taraba State
- Numan in Adamawa State
The A4 highway merges with the A3 highway near the city of Maiduguri in Borno State, providing a vital link between the southern coastal regions and the northeastern part of Nigeria.[4]
Major junctions
editThe A4 highway intersects with other major routes at various points along its course, facilitating travel and trade across Nigeria. Notable junctions on the A4 include:
A4 – Ikom- A4 – Katsina Ala
- A4 – Uto
- A4 – Wukari
- A4 – Numan, Nigeria
Cities along the A4 highway
editThe A4 highway connects several major cities and towns in Nigeria, facilitating both intra-city and inter-city transportation. Prominent cities along the A4 route include:
The A4 highway's geographical significance and its role in enhancing connectivity in Nigeria make it a crucial part of the nation's road network.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Nigeria (1985). Annual Volume of the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: Containing Decrees and Subsidiary Legislation. Federal Ministry of Information.
- ^ "LIST OF ON-GOING FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS" (PDF). FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER, WORKS AND HOUSING (WORKS SECTOR). Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Onakomaiya, S. O. (1980). Highway Development in Nigeria: A Review of Policies and Programmes, 1900-1980. Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research.
- ^ West Africa. Lonely Planet. 1999. ISBN 978-0-86442-569-0.
- ^ World Highway Report. International Road Federation. 1976.