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National Highway 46 | ||||
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Old NH 46 near Vellore | ||||
Route information | ||||
Length | 148 km (92 mi) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
West end | Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu | |||
East end | Walajapet, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu | |||
Location | ||||
Country | India | |||
States | Tamil Nadu: 148 km (92 mi) | |||
Primary destinations | Vaniyambadi - Ambur - Vellore - Arcot | |||
Highway system | ||||
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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]
Old national highway 46 has been renumbered as National Highway 48, which runs from Delhi to Chennai via Mumbai and Bangalore. [3]
Krishnagiri, Bargur, Nattrampalli, Vaniyambadi, Ambur, Pallikonda, Vellore, Arcot, Ranipet and Walajapet. [4]