National Highway 183A (India)

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Major junctions
From:	Bharanikavu Junction (Kollam) near Adoor
To:	Vandiperiyar
Location
States:	Kerala
Primary destinations:	Bharanikavu (Kollam), Adoor, Anandapally, Kaipattoor, Pathanamthitta, Mylapra, Vadasserikkera,Perunad, Laha, Plapally, Vandiperiyar
Highway system
Indian road network National Expressways State

National Highway 183A, also known as NH 183A, is a National Highway in the Indian state of Kerala that runs from Bharanikavu (Kollam), near Adoor, to Vandiperiyar. It is the 4th National Highway passing through the Kollam district.

Evelation to National Highway

The road was declared a National Highway (NH) on March 4, 2014. It conforms to NH standards for a two-lane traffic highway from Adoor to Plapally. The section past Plapally is only 4 meters wide and passes through forest and wildlife areas. The Forest Department raised concerns over the road's alignment. Once upgraded, a new connection from Vandiperiyar to Sabarimala is planned.

Major cities and linking towns

• Bharanikavu (Kollam)
• Adoor
  • Nellimootil Padi Bridge Junction (NH 183A starts from MC Road) Adoor Bypass also starts here
  • Adoor Central (junction with KP Road)
  • Anandapaly (Thumpamon Road starts, a church is situated here)
• Thattayil
  • Mankuzhi Keerukuzhy - Thumpamon road starts here
  • Tholuzham a small junction in Thattayil, the famous Orippurathu bhagavathi temple is situated near this junction
• Kaipattoor
  • Kaipattoor Thekke Kurishu: Ezhamkulam Road starts via Chandanapally, Kodumon
  • Kaipattoor Kadav Jn (Konni Road starts via Vallikkode)
  • Kaipattoor Central Jn. (Pandalam Road starts via Thumpamon)
• Pathanamthitta
  • PTA Stadium Jn.: Ring road crosses
  • Pathanamthitta - Intersects with Ring Road, TK Road
  • Mylapra - Crosses Punaloor Moovattupuzha Main Eastern Hwy
  • Mannarakulanji - Ranni Road deviates along Punaloor Moovattupuzha Main Eastern Hwy
• Vadasserikkera
• Perunad
• Laha
• Plapally
  • Plapally - Pamba (Sabarimala Road) deviates
• Vandiperiyar
  • Kakki Kavala - Joins NH 220 near Vandiperiyar

Traffic

The stretch between Adoor and Pathanamthitta is one of the road's busiest sections. Most traffic consists of trucks carrying consumer goods, construction material, container trucks and passenger vehicles. At night, the highway handles more goods-related traffic. Many large industry and textile parks are located along this highway. This highway is particularly busy during the Sabarimala Season.

See also

• List of National Highways in India (by Highway Number)
• List of National Highways in India
• National Highways Development Project

External links

• Notification of NH 183A by NHAI
• Adoor Adimali Highway joining two National Highways ( NH183A and NH 155)
• Forest Department raises concerns over alignment of new Highway
• E Gazzette Notification image