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A5 highway (Nigeria)

Coordinates: 6°56′13″N 3°13′25″E / 6.936923°N 3.223565°E / 6.936923; 3.223565
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A5 marker
Trunk Road A5
Major junctions
East end A1 – Lagos
Major intersections A2 – Abeokuta
East end A1 – Ibadan
Location
CountryNigeria
Major cities
Highway system
A4 A6

The A5 highway is a major highway in Nigeria. It connects the cities of Lagos, Abeokuta, and Ibadan in an eastward direction.[1]

Route description

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The A5 highway begins in the city of Lagos, which is one of the largest and most populous cities in Africa.[2]

The highway then passes through Abeokuta, known for its rock formations and cultural heritage.[3]

Continuing eastward, the A5 highway reaches its terminus in the city of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.[4]

Major junctions

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The A5 highway intersects with several other important roadways, including the A1 highway, providing alternate routes.

Major junctions on the A5 highway include:

Cities

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The A5 highway serves the following cities:

The A5 highway enhances connectivity within these cities and regions.

6°56′13″N 3°13′25″E / 6.936923°N 3.223565°E / 6.936923; 3.223565

References

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  1. ^ "New West African highway planned". World Highways. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  2. ^ Onakomaiya, S. O. (1980). Highway Development in Nigeria: A Review of Policies and Programmes, 1900-1980. Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research.
  3. ^ Who's who in Nigeria. Newswatch. 1990. ISBN 978-978-2704-12-2.
  4. ^ "Economic impacts of on-going road projects". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2023-09-02.