A10 highway (Nigeria) explained

Country:	NGA
Type:	A
Route:	10
Direction A:	West
Direction B:	East
Length Km:	452
Established:	1976
Maint:	Federal Ministry of Works and Housing
Junction:
Next Type:	A
Next Route:	11
Previous Type:	A
Previous Route:	9

The A10 highway is a major highway in Nigeria, connecting the western and eastern regions of the country.^[1] This highway spans approximately 452 kilometers and plays a crucial role in facilitating transportation and commerce.^[2]

Route description

The A10 highway begins at a junction with the A1 highway in Ibadan, located in southwestern Nigeria.^[3] It travels eastward, passing through several major cities and towns, including Ogbomoso, Ilorin, Jebba, Mokwa, and ultimately reaches its terminus at Tegina, located in the northeastern part of Nigeria, where it intersects with the A125 highway.^{[4] [5]}

The highway's western terminus in Ibadan serves as a key transportation link to the western regions of Nigeria.^[6] It also connects to major roadways, making it an essential transportation route for both regional and national travel.^[7]

History

Established in 1976, the A10 highway has undergone various improvements and upgrades over the years to meet the growing demands of Nigeria's transportation network.^{[8] [9]} The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing is responsible for the maintenance and development of this infrastructure.^{[10] [11]}

Major junctions

The A10 highway intersects with several other important highways, facilitating traffic flow across Nigeria.^[12] Major junctions along its route include:

• Junction with A1 in Ibadan, providing access to Lagos and southwestern Nigeria.
• Junction with A4 in Ogbomoso, linking the highway to northern parts of Nigeria.
• Junction with A5 in Ilorin, connecting to central Nigeria.
• Junction with A2 in Jebba, enabling travel to northern regions.
• Junction with A3 in Mokwa, providing access to the Niger Delta and eastern Nigeria.
• Terminus at Tegina, where it connects with the A125 highway in the northeast.

Cities served

The A10 highway passes through several significant cities and towns, contributing to their economic development and connectivity.^{[13] [14]} These include:

The highway's presence in these urban centers plays a pivotal role in transportation, commerce, and regional integration.^[15]

See also

• Transport in Nigeria

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nigerian road upgrade projects being planned . 2023-09-07 . World Highways . en.
2. Orubuloye . I. O. . Caldwell . Pat . Caldwell . John C. . 1993 . The Role of High-Risk Occupations in the Spread of AIDS: Truck Drivers and Itinerant Market Women in Nigeria . International Family Planning Perspectives . 19 . 2 . 43–71 . 10.2307/2133418 . 2133418 . 0190-3187. 1885/162719 . free .
3. Book: Highways & Road Construction International . 1973 . en.
4. Book: Nigeria . Annual Volume of the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: Containing Decrees and Subsidiary Legislation . 1985 . Federal Ministry of Information . en.
5. Book: Sinha . Kumares C. . Transportation Decision Making: Principles of Project Evaluation and Programming . Labi . Samuel . 2011-09-09 . John Wiley & Sons . 978-1-118-16966-7 . en.
6. Web site: Ali . Rubaba . Barra . Alvaro Federico . Berg . Claudia N. . Damania . Richard . Nash . John D. . Russ . Jason . Ali . Rubaba . Russ . Jason Daniel . 18 May 2015 . Transport Infrastructure and Welfare: An Application to Nigeria . 7 September 2023 . Search eLibrary. 2607771 .
7. Book: Highways & Road Construction . 1974 . IPC Building & Contract Journals Limited . en.
8. Book: Teravaninthorn . Supee . Transport Prices and Costs in Africa: A Review of the Main International Corridors . Raballand . Gaël . 2009 . World Bank Publications . 978-0-8213-7655-3 . en.
9. Book: Skorseth, Ken . Gravel Roads: Maintenance and Design Manual . 2000 . U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration . en.
10. Web site: Federal Ministry Of Works Constructed 43 Roads In Tertiary Institutions – Fashola – Independent Newspaper Nigeria . 2023-09-07 . independent.ng.
11. Web site: Bajah . Lawrence . 1 May 2023 . FEC approves N184.3bn Maitama 2 infrastructure projects . 7 September 2023 . Tribune Online.
12. Book: World Highway Report . 1973 . International Road Federation. . en.
13. Odeleye . Joshua Adetunji . 2000-01-01 . Towards Financing and Planning Road Safety Audit Operations in Nigeria . IATSS Research . 24 . 2 . 85–96 . 10.1016/S0386-1112(14)60032-7 . 0386-1112. free .
14. Lebrand . Mathilde . November 2021 . Corridors without Borders in West Africa . Policy Research Working Papers . 10.1596/1813-9450-9855. 10986/36634 . free .
15. Book: Highways + Public Works . 1981 . Embankment Press . en.