A13 highway (Nigeria)

Trunk Road A13
Route information
Length	615 km (382 mi)
Major junctions
North end	A4 – Bama in Borno State
Major intersections	A4 – Garinkunini in Taraba State A3 – Madagali A2 – Kareto
South end	A1 – Jimeta on the Benue River in Adamawa State
Location
Country	Nigeria
Major cities	Jimeta Bama Garinkunini Madagali Kareto
Highway system
Transport in Nigeria
← A12 → A14

The A13 highway is a major road in Nigeria spanning approximately 615 kilometers. It connects the city of Jimeta in Adamawa State in the south to its northern terminus near Bama in Borno State. The highway plays a significant role in regional transportation.^[1]

Route description

The A13 highway follows a northward trajectory from Jimeta, crossing the Benue River, and passing through various towns and cities along the way.

Major junctions

The A13 highway intersects with several other significant roads in Nigeria, facilitating traffic convergence.^[2] Major junctions along the route include:

• A4 – Garinkunini
• A3 – Madagali
• A2 – Kareto

Cities served

The A13 highway passes through or in close proximity to several cities and towns, including:

• Jimeta - Located in Adamawa State, this city marks the southern terminus of the A13.
• Bama - Situated in Borno State, Bama is the northern terminus of the A13.
• Garinkunini - A town along the route of the A13.
• Madagali - Another town connected by the A13.
• Kareto - Located on the highway's path.

The A13 highway is vital for regional transportation in Nigeria, ensuring efficient movement of goods and people.

10.987072°N 13.671065°E / 10.987072; 13.671065

References

1. Department of Building, School of Environmental Studies, Yaba College of Technology, P. M. B. 2011, Yaba-Lagos, Nigeria; Adetola, Alaba (2014-07-31). "Public-private collaboration: A panacea to road assets management in Nigeria" (PDF). International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management. 4 (1): 1–21. doi:10.14424/ijcscm401014-01-21.
2. "SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Boko Haram's routes of death, destruction and humanitarian crises". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2023-09-04.