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| Length | 148 km (92 mi) | |||
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| West end | Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu | |||
| East end | Walajapet, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu | |||
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| States | Tamil Nadu: 148 km (92 mi) | |||
| Primary destinations | Vaniyambadi - Ambur - Vellore - Arcot | |||
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National Highway 46 was a national highway in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It ran from Krishnagiri to Walajapet in the state.[1] It passed through Vellore and it was a highly important connecting road for vehicles travelling between Chennai and Bangalore. The total Length of NH 46 was 148 km (92 mi). The Krishnagiri-Walajapet section is being upgraded to six lanes by L&T on a build-operate-transfer basis.[2]
Renumbering[edit | edit source]
Old national highway 46 has been renumbered as National Highway 48, which runs from Delhi to Chennai via Mumbai and Bangalore.[3]
Route[edit | edit source]
Krishnagiri, Bargur, Nattrampalli, Vaniyambadi, Ambur, Pallikonda, Vellore, Arcot, Ranipet and Walajapet.[4]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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NH 46 -
NH 46 near Krishnagiri -
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Vaniyambadi-Toll-Plaza on NH46 -
Pallikonda Toll-Plaza on NH46 -
Sign board on NH 46 between Chennai and Vellore. -
Green Circle Junction flyover on NH 46 in Vellore city -
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See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "National Highways Starting and Terminal Stations". Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ↑ "L&T bags NHAI Order for Six Laning of Krishnagiri-Walajahpet Highway". Business Standard. 14 May 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
- ↑ "New Numbering of National Highways notification - Government of India" (PDF). The Gazette of India. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ↑ "Google Maps".
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