National Highway 46 (India, old numbering)
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Length148 km (92 mi)
WestendKrishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
EastendWalajapet, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu
CountryIndia
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 Map of Old NH46 in red | ||||
 Old NH 46 near Vellore | ||||
| Route information | ||||
| Length | 148 km (92 mi) | |||
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| West end | Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu | |||
| East end | Walajapet, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | India | |||
| States | Tamil Nadu: 148 km (92 mi) | |||
| Primary destinations | Vaniyambadi - Ambur - Vellore - Arcot | |||
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National Highway 46 was a national highway in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It ran from Krishnagiri to Walajapet in the state.[1] It passed through Vellore and it was a highly important connecting road for vehicles travelling between Chennai and Bangalore. The total Length of NH 46 was 148 km (92 mi). The Krishnagiri-Walajapet section is being upgraded to six lanes by L&T on a build-operate-transfer basis.[2]
Old national highway 46 has been renumbered as National Highway 48, which runs from Delhi to Chennai via Mumbai and Bangalore.[3]
Route
Krishnagiri, Bargur, Nattrampalli, Vaniyambadi, Ambur, Pallikonda, Vellore, Arcot, Ranipet and Walajapet.[4]
Gallery
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NH 46 near Krishnagiri
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Vaniyambadi-Toll-Plaza on NH46
Pallikonda Toll-Plaza on NH46
Sign board on NH 46 between Chennai and Vellore.
Green Circle Junction flyover on NH 46 in Vellore city
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