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A1 highway (Nigeria)

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The A1 highway is a major road in Nigeria, connecting Lagos in the south to the border with Niger in the north at Birnin Konni.[1]

Length400 km (250 mi)
Southend F112 – Lagos, Nigeria
Major intersections A9 – Kano (city), Nigeria
A2 – Abuja, Nigeria
A2 – Kaduna, Nigeria
Northend – Birnin Konni, Niger
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Route information
Length400 km (250 mi)
Major junctions
South end F112 – Lagos, Nigeria
Major intersections A9 – Kano (city), Nigeria
A2 – Abuja, Nigeria
A2 – Kaduna, Nigeria
North end – Birnin Konni, Niger
Location
CountryNigeria
Major cities
Highway system
← F112→ A2
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Route description

The A1 highway, also known as Route 1, spans a significant distance across Nigeria, passing through major cities including Lagos, Ibadan, Minna, and Birnin Konni at the border with Niger.[2]

Connectivity

The A1 highway facilitates trade, travel, and connectivity between Algeria's capital, Algiers, and the Republic of Niger. It is one of Nigeria's four main south-north highways, designated as A1 to A4.

At various points along its route, the Expressway 1 (E1) was constructed to enhance transportation infrastructure.

Major Cities

The A1 highway crosses through major cities. From Lagos to the border it crosses through Ibadan, Ilorin, and Sokoto. 13.785445°N 5.257666°E / 13.785445; 5.257666

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