A13 highway (Nigeria)

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A13 marker

Trunk Road A13
Route information
Length615 km (382 mi)
Major junctions
North end A4 – Bama in Borno State
Major intersections A4 – Garinkunini in Taraba State
A3 – Madagali
A2 – Kareto
South end A1 – Jimeta on the Benue River in Adamawa State
Location
CountryNigeria
Major cities
Highway system
A12 A14

The A13 highway is a major road in Nigeria spanning approximately 615 kilometers. It connects the city of Jimeta in Adamawa State in the south to its northern terminus near Bama in Borno State. The highway plays a significant role in regional transportation.[1]

Route description[edit]

The A13 highway follows a northward trajectory from Jimeta, crossing the Benue River, and passing through various towns and cities along the way.

Major junctions[edit]

The A13 highway intersects with several other significant roads in Nigeria, facilitating traffic convergence.[2] Major junctions along the route include:

Cities served[edit]

The A13 highway passes through or in close proximity to several cities and towns, including:

  • Jimeta - Located in Adamawa State, this city marks the southern terminus of the A13.
  • Bama - Situated in Borno State, Bama is the northern terminus of the A13.
  • Garinkunini - A town along the route of the A13.
  • Madagali - Another town connected by the A13.
  • Kareto - Located on the highway's path.

The A13 highway is vital for regional transportation in Nigeria, ensuring efficient movement of goods and people.

10°59′13″N 13°40′16″E / 10.987072°N 13.671065°E / 10.987072; 13.671065

References[edit]

  1. ^ Department of Building, School of Environmental Studies, Yaba College of Technology, P. M. B. 2011, Yaba-Lagos, Nigeria; Adetola, Alaba (2014-07-31). "Public-private collaboration: A panacea to road assets management in Nigeria" (PDF). International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management. 4 (1): 1–21. doi:10.14424/ijcscm401014-01-21.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Boko Haram's routes of death, destruction and humanitarian crises". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2023-09-04.