A5 highway (Nigeria)

The A5 highway is a major highway in Nigeria. It connects the cities of Lagos, Abeokuta, and Ibadan in an eastward direction.^[1]

Trunk Road A5
Major junctions
East end	A1 – Lagos
Major intersections	A2 – Abeokuta
East end	A1 – Ibadan
Location
Country	Nigeria
Major cities	Lagos Abeokuta Ibadan
Highway system
Transport in Nigeria
← A4 → A6

Route description

The A5 highway begins in the city of Lagos, which is one of the largest and most populous cities in Africa.^[2]

The highway then passes through Abeokuta, known for its rock formations and cultural heritage.^[3]

Continuing eastward, the A5 highway reaches its terminus in the city of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.^[4]

Major junctions

The A5 highway intersects with several other important roadways, including the A1 highway, providing alternate routes.

Major junctions on the A5 highway include:

• A2 – Abeokuta

Cities

The A5 highway serves the following cities:

• Lagos - The western terminus.
• Abeokuta
• Ibadan - The eastern terminus.

The A5 highway enhances connectivity within these cities and regions.

6.936923°N 3.223565°E / 6.936923; 3.223565

References

1. "New West African highway planned". World Highways. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
2. Onakomaiya, S. O. (1980). Highway Development in Nigeria: A Review of Policies and Programmes, 1900-1980. Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research.
3. Who's who in Nigeria. Newswatch. 1990. ISBN 978-978-2704-12-2.
4. Nigeria, Guardian (2020-10-06). "Economic impacts of on-going road projects". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-09-02.