National Highway 344A (India) Explained

Country:	IND
Type:	NH
Route:	344A
Map Custom:	yes
Map Notes:	Map of the National Highway in red
Length Km:	88
Direction A:	North
Direction B:	South
Terminus A:	Phagwara
Terminus B:	Rupnagar
Previous Type:	NH
Next Type:	NH
Previous Route:	44
Next Route:	205
States:	Punjab

National Highway 344A, commonly called NH 344A is a national highway in India.^{[1] [2]} It is a spur road of National Highway 44.^[3] NH-344A traverses the state of Punjab in India.

Route

Phagwara, Phagwara bypass, Banga, Nawanshahr, Balachur, Rupnagar.

Junctions

Terminal near Phagwara.

near Phagwara bypass.

Terminal near Rupnagar.

Upgradation

In 2016, the NHAI issued letter of award for four laning of 344A. Upgradation project includes 4 structures (Grade separator/flyover), 1 major bridge, 22 minor bridges, one vehicular underpass and one pedestrian underpass.^[4]

See also

• List of National Highways in India
• List of National Highways in India by state

Notes

• In first notification for S.N. 262, route Hoshiarpur - Nawanshahr - Rupnagar was named as NH 103A.^[5] This has been replaced as NH 344A, route from Phagwara to Rupnagar.

External links

• NH 344A on OpenStreetMap

Notes and References

1. Web site: Notification for substitution of NH number and route for Sr Nr 262 dated 2nd September, 2014. The Gazette of India - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 24 July 2018.
2. Web site: State-wise length of National Highways (NH) in India as on 30.06.2017. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 24 July 2018.
3. Web site: New Numbering of National Highways notification - Government of India. The Gazette of India. 24 July 2018.
4. Web site: NHAI awards contract for 4-laning of Phagwara – Rupnagar national highway .. 1 November 2016. Press Information Bureau - Government of India. 24 July 2018.
5. Web site: New highways notifications dated March, 2014. The Gazette of India - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 24 July 2018.