Trunk Road A1 | ||||
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Route information | ||||
Length | 400 km (250 mi) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end | F112 – Lagos, Nigeria | |||
A9 –
Kano (city),
Nigeria A2 – Abuja, Nigeria A2 – Kaduna, Nigeria | ||||
North end | – Birnin Konni, Niger | |||
Location | ||||
Country | Nigeria | |||
Major cities | ||||
Highway system | ||||
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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]
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]
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.
The A1 highway crosses through major cities. From Lagos to the border it crosses through Ibadan, Ilorin, and Sokoto. 13°47′08″N 5°15′28″E / 13.785445°N 5.257666°E