National Highway 169 (NH 169) is a National Highway in India.[1] The national highway number 169 was previously part of old National highway 13 connecting Mangaluru ( Mangalore ) in the state of Karnataka with Solapur in the state of Maharashtra.[2] After rationalisation of highway numbers by Government of India published on 5 March 2010. This number has been assigned to national highway starting from Mangalooru to Shivamogga (Shimoga) going via Gurupura, Kaikamba, Yedapadavu, Moodabidri, Karkala, Bajagoli (Bajegoli), SK border, Kerekatte, Sringeri, Koppa and Thirthahalli. This road provides connectivity between Karavali (Coastal) region through Malenadu region of Karnataka state in India. This road is narrow at some stretches when passing through Kudremukha National Park forest area. The National Highway 169A joins this highway at Thirthahalli.[3]
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 Map of National Highway 169 in red | ||||
| Route information | ||||
| Length | 200 km (120 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| From | Shivamogga | |||
| To | Mangalore | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | India | |||
| States | Karnataka | |||
| Primary destinations | Tirthahalli - Koppa - Sringeri - Karkala - Moodabidre - Solapur | |||
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Rationalisation of Numbering Systems of National Highways" (PDF). New Delhi: Department of Road Transport and Highways. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
- ^ "National Highway 13". Maps of India. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "NH 169A widening: Public, greens oppose tree felling". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
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