A1 highway (Nigeria)

Trunk Road A1
Route information
Length	400 km (250 mi)
Major junctions
South end	F112 – Lagos, Nigeria
Major intersections	A9 – Kano (city), Nigeria A2 – Abuja, Nigeria A2 – Kaduna, Nigeria
North end	– Birnin Konni, Niger
Location
Country	Nigeria
Major cities	Lagos Abuja Kaduna Kano Birnin Konni
Highway system
Transport in Nigeria
← F112 → A2

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]

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.^[2]

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. 13.785445°N 5.257666°E / 13.785445; 5.257666

References

1. "Where Roads are the enemy" (PDF). www.sbmintel.com. 2017. p. 4. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
2. 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.