Country: | POL |
Type: | DK |
Route: | 53 |
Length Km: | 123 |
Regions: | Masovian Voivodeship Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship |
Maint: | GDDKiA |
Terminus A: | Olsztyn |
Terminus B: | Ostrołęka |
Previous Type: | DK |
Previous Route: | 52 |
Next Type: | DK |
Next Route: | 54 |
National road 53 (Polish: Droga krajowa nr 53) is a route belonging to the Polish national road network. The highway is a GP-class and G-class road,[1] 123km (76miles) long and is located in the Masovian and Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. This route connects Olsztyn with Ostrołęka. The winding section between Olsztyn and Szczytno is the most difficult for drivers.
National road 53 has GP-class parameters on the Olsztyn - Szczytno - Rozogi section, and G-class parameters on the Rozogi - Myszyniec - Ostrołęka section.[1]
National road 53 received its current number on 14 February 1986.[2] The earlier designation is unknown; on the then maps and road atlases, the artery was marked as the so-called a secondary road, without giving its number.[3] [4] [5] [6]
National road 53 has an axle limit restrictions.[7]
The allowed axle limit is up to 11.5 tons, which is a standard limit on Polish national roads.[8]