.gif)
National Highway 22 (India)
Encyclopedia
National Highway 22 is a 459 km (285.2 mi) National Highway in Northern India
that connects Ambala
with Khab
, a small town near the India-China
border and Shipkila
in Himachal Pradesh
. In reality, Khab is not the last place in India on the NH22. The NH22 extends beyond Khab into Namgial, situated on the top of the amazingly beautiful Namgial valley, and past Tashigang. Namgial is still considered part of India which was the basic reason why NH22 was extended beyond it. NH22 ends in a nondescript place after a series of amazing switchbacks (hairpin bends) as it winds down from the heights of the Shivaliks into the Tashigang valley. The first 40 km between Ambala and Zirakpur is now termed as AMBALA CHANDIGARH EXPRESSWAY and is maintained by GMR group. It is one of the best maintained roads in India with lots of bridges and 3 major flyovers.after zirakpur four laning was approved by government of india betwwen section of zirakpur and parwanoo in 2009.It is nearly on completion now.the total cost was estimated was 900 crores. There is no speed limit
on this stretch. The 100 Km route from Shimla up Northeast was featured in the History Channel's "Deadliest Roads" series for its poor maintenance and hazardous driving conditions all thru the year. GMR Corporation appears to maintain that 100 Km stretch because of the need to transport material to its two projects upriver. Beyond Dhalli, it is not maintained much but still a lifeline for the local people.
North India
North India, known natively as Uttar Bhārat or Shumālī Hindustān , is a loosely defined region in the northern part of India. The exact meaning of the term varies by usage...
that connects Ambala
Ambala
Ambala is a city and a municipal corporation in Ambala district in the state of Haryana, India, located on the border of the states of Haryana and Punjab in India. Politically; Ambala has two sub-areas: Ambala Cantt and Ambala City, approximately 3 kilometers apart from each other...
with Khab
Khab
Khab is a small village in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located in the Sutlej river valley near the India-Tibet border. National Highway 22 connects Khab with state capital Shimla. Khab sangam is the confluence of Spiti river and Sutlej river. The Spiti river flowing through the...
, a small town near the India-China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
border and Shipkila
Shipkila
Shipkila is a mountain pass and border post on the India-China border. It is through this pass which the river Sutlej enters India ....
in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is spread over , and is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the south, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east...
. In reality, Khab is not the last place in India on the NH22. The NH22 extends beyond Khab into Namgial, situated on the top of the amazingly beautiful Namgial valley, and past Tashigang. Namgial is still considered part of India which was the basic reason why NH22 was extended beyond it. NH22 ends in a nondescript place after a series of amazing switchbacks (hairpin bends) as it winds down from the heights of the Shivaliks into the Tashigang valley. The first 40 km between Ambala and Zirakpur is now termed as AMBALA CHANDIGARH EXPRESSWAY and is maintained by GMR group. It is one of the best maintained roads in India with lots of bridges and 3 major flyovers.after zirakpur four laning was approved by government of india betwwen section of zirakpur and parwanoo in 2009.It is nearly on completion now.the total cost was estimated was 900 crores. There is no speed limit
Speed limit
Road speed limits are used in most countries to regulate the speed of road vehicles. Speed limits may define maximum , minimum or no speed limit and are normally indicated using a traffic sign...
on this stretch. The 100 Km route from Shimla up Northeast was featured in the History Channel's "Deadliest Roads" series for its poor maintenance and hazardous driving conditions all thru the year. GMR Corporation appears to maintain that 100 Km stretch because of the need to transport material to its two projects upriver. Beyond Dhalli, it is not maintained much but still a lifeline for the local people.
See also
- List of National Highways in India (by Highway Number)
- National Highways Development ProjectNational Highways Development ProjectThe National Highways Development Project is a project to upgrade, rehabilitate and widen major highways in India to a higher standard. The project was implemented in 1998. "National Highways" account for only about 2% of the total length of roads, but carry about 40% of the total traffic across...