A11 highway (Lithuania)

The A11 highway is a highway in Lithuania (Magistralinis kelias). It runs from Šiauliai to the seaside resort town Palanga. The length of the road is 146.85 km.

A11
Šiauliai-Palanga
Route information
Part of E272
Length146.85 km (91.25 mi)
Major junctions
FromŠiauliai
ToPalanga
Location
Major citiesKuršėnai, Telšiai, Plungė, Kretinga
Highway system
Lithuanian road system
International E-road network
Highway near Plungė

The speed limit for most of the road length is 70–90 km/h. It's the most important road in the Northern Samogitia, connecting major towns of that region: Kuršėnai, Telšiai, Plungė, Kretinga.

Road section between Šiauliai and A18 road (Šiauliai bypass) is refurbished to 2+1 profile with guard rail dividing both directions. First rural modern 2+1 profile section in Lithuania. Road section between A18 junction and Kuršėnai is dual-carriageway with at-grade crossings and traffic lights. Remaining section is regular 1+1 with speed limits varrying from default urban speed limits up to 50 km/h, and up to 90 km/h in rural areas.

This route is a part of the International E-road network (part of European route E272).

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