NH9: Fact guide

The National Highway 9, also known as the NH9, is a major highway in India that spans over 1,600 km. It starts in Malout, Punjab, and terminates in Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, passing through Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

Originally, the NH9 was formed by merging five separate national highways in 2010.These highways included Old NH10 (Fazilka-Delhi section), Old NH24 (Delhi-Rampur section), Old NH87 (Rampur-Rudrapur section), Old NH74 (Rudrapur-Sitarganj-Khatima section) and OldNH 125 (Tanakpur-Pithoragarh section).

See also: NH8: India’s national highway that links Assam with Tripura

 

NH9: Route

The route of the NH9 passes through several important cities in five states in North India.

• Punjab: The NH9 starts at Malout in Punjab and passes through several towns and villages in the state before entering Haryana.

• Haryana: In Haryana, the NH9 connects several important cities such as Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, Hansi, Maham, Rohtak and Bahadurgarh.

• Delhi: The NH9 passes through Delhi for a short stretch.

• Uttar Pradesh: In Uttar Pradesh, the NH9 connects major cities such as Ghaziabad, Hapur, Moradabad and Rampur.

• Uttarakhand: The NH9 enters Uttarakhand at the town of Rudrapur and passes through several other towns such as Kichha, Sitarganj, Khatima, Tanakpur, Pithoragarh, Ogla and Askot.

 

NH9: Significance

The highway plays a crucial role in connecting various cities, towns and villages in North India, making it an important transportation link for both people and goods. It also serves as an important route for commercial traffic, especially for industries such as agriculture, manufacturing and tourism. Additionally, the highway has been a significant contributor to the development of many of the cities and towns that it passes through, helping in improving the economy of the region.

 

NH9: Challenges

Like many other highways in India, the NH9 also faces challenges such as traffic congestion, accidents and inadequate infrastructure. Efforts are being made to improve the condition of the highway, including widening and improving the road, constructing bypasses and developing new flyovers and underpasses to reduce traffic congestion.

 

FAQs

What are the major cities that the NH9 passes through?

The NH9 passes through several important cities in five states in North India. These cities include Malout, Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, Hansi, Maham, Rohtak, Bahadurgarh, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Moradabad, Rampur, Rudrapur, Kichha, Sitarganj, Khatima, Tanakpur, Pithoragarh, Ogla and Askot.

Are there any toll plazas on the NH9?

Yes, there are several toll plazas on the NH9. The toll charges may vary based on the location and type of vehicle.

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