Ethiopian Highway 15

Ethiopian Highway 15 is a national highway in Ethiopia; it connects Adigrat and Adwa in Ethiopia; it has a total length of 108.6 kilometers (67.5 mi). The road is maintained by the Ethiopian Road Authority and the Ethiopian Road Construction Corporation (ERCC).

Ethiopian Highway 15
Route information
Maintained by Ethiopian Road Authority
Length108.6 km (67.5 mi)
Existed1941–present
Major junctions
FromAdigrat
ToAdwa
Highway system
Transport in Ethiopia

Route Data
  • Length: 108.6 km (67.5 mi)
  • Route: Adigrat (originates at junction with Route 1) to Adwa (ends at junction with Route 3)
  • Major cities: Adigrat, Mugulat, Adi Goranda'iti, Bizet, Harmet, Siero, Enticho, Dibdibo, Histi, Guldam, Yeha, Adwa

History

During Italian occupation a paved road between Gondar and Asmara was built.[1] This includes the current Ethiopian Highways 2, 3, and 15.

References
  1. Baker, Jonathan (1974-04-01). "Developments in Ethiopia's Road System". Geography. 59 (2).


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