National Highway 53 (India)

National Highway 53 (NH 53) is a National Highway in India. It connects Hajira in Gujarat to Paradeep port in Odisha. The highway traverses through the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.

NH 53 is an important east-west corridor facilitating the transportation of goods and passengers across central India. It plays a vital role in connecting industrial and agricultural areas. The highway generally follows a route through major cities and towns, contributing to regional economic development. It is a part of the Asian Highway Network, designated as AH46.

Maintenance and development of NH 53 are the responsibility of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The condition of the road surface and the presence of sufficient lanes can vary along different stretches of the highway. Improvements and widening projects are often undertaken to improve traffic flow and safety.

The total length of National Highway 53 is approximately 1735 kilometers.