A1 highway (Nigeria)

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| country = NGA

| type = A

| route = 1

| name =

| length_km = 400

| direction_a = South

| terminus_a = {{Jct|country=NGA|F|112|city1=Lagos|city2=Nigeria}}

| direction_b = North

| terminus_b = {{Jct|country=|||city1=Birnin Konni|city2=Niger}}

| junctions = {{Jct|country=NGA|A|9|city1=Kano (city)|city2=Nigeria}}
{{Jct|country=NGA|A|2|city1=Abuja|city2=Nigeria}}

| cities = {{Plainlist|

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| next_type = A

| next_route = 2

| previous_type = F

| previous_route = 112

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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.{{Cite web |date=2017 |title=Where Roads are the enemy |url=https://sbmintel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/201710_Nigeria-Roads.pdf |access-date=September 2, 2023 |website=www.sbmintel.com |page=4}}

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.The Trans-Saharan Road Liaison Committee TRLC. (2009). Study of Identification of Potential Trade between the Member Countries of the Trans-Saharan Road Liaison Committee https://www.badea.org/Portal/Document_Repository/96/1_english_rep.pdf. clrt-afrique.com.

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.

References

Category:Highways in Nigeria

Category:Niger–Nigeria border crossings