National Highway 13 (India)

For the old National Highway 13, see National Highway 50 (India), National Highway 52 (India), National Highway 169 (India), and National Highway 369 (India).

National Highway 13 (NH 13), part of the larger Trans-Arunachal Highway network, is a 1,559 km long two-lane national highway across Arunachal Pradesh in India running from Tawang in northwest to Wakro in southeast.^[1][2] Entire route became operational in 2018 when 6.2 km long Dibang River Bridge was completed across Dibang River.^[3][4] Sela Tunnel, a shorter alternative route with target completion by Jan/Feb 2022, will provide all-weather connectivity.^[5][6] Before the renumbering of highways, it was known as NH 229 and NH52.^[7] This strategically important highway enhances Indian military's capabilities in combating the threat of China's Western Theater Command opposite India's eastern sector of Line of Actual Control.

National Highway 13
NH13 in Arunachal Pradesh (visible on interaction)
Sela Pass Welcome Gate on NH 13
Route information
Length	1,559 km (969 mi)
Major junctions
West end	Tawang
East end	Wakro, Lohit district
Location
Country	India
States	Arunachal Pradesh
Highway system
Roads in India Expressways National State Asian
← NH 13 → NH 15

Route

NH13 links Tawang, Bomdila, Nechipu, Seppa, Sagalie, Ziro, Daporijo, Along, Pasighat, Tezu and terminates at its junction with NH-15 near Wakro in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.^[7][8]

Junctions

NH 713A near Joram

NH 713 near Hoj

NH 513 near Pasighat

NH 515 near Pasighat

NH 313 near Meka

NH 115 near Meka

NH 113 near Hawacamp

NH 15 Terminal near Wakro.^[8]

See also

• Arunachal Frontier Highway, proposed along Indo-China border across upper Arunachal Pradesh
• Arunachal East-West Corridor, proposed across foothills of lower upper Arunachal Pradesh
• List of national highways in India
• National Highways Development Project