National Highway 28 (NH 28) in India: Routes, Length, Entry/Exit Points & Rules

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National Highway 28 (NH 28), is one of the busiest highways that lie in Uttar Pradesh. Considering the orientation and geographic location, this national highway takes you through several tourist spots that are worth visiting thus boosting tourism in the regions around.

In this article, we will get detailed information on National Highway 28, the route it follows, how travellers should travel on the highway, and many more.

National Highway 28 lies entirely in Uttar Pradesh, starting from the Indo-Nepal border and terminating at Varanasi. It comprises the old NH 28 as well as parts of old NH 233.

States Falling Under National Highway 28 (NH 28)

National Highway 28 falls entirely under the state of Uttar Pradesh. It extends across the cities of Siddharth Nagar, Basti, Tanda, Azamgarh, Bansi, Naugarh and Varanasi. Apart from all these, it also touches some of the major towns on the National Highway 28 route.

Entry and Exit Points of National Highway 28

The starting point of National Highway 28 is at Kakrahwa near the Indo-Nepal border and terminates near Varanasi. So, this highway stretches from North to South with both entry and entry points in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

On National Highway 28, the following vehicles are permitted to travel by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:

• M1 category vehicles (with up to eight seats including the driver's seat as well)
• M2 and M3 category vehicles (with nine or more seats including the driver’s seat)
• N-category vehicles (used for carrying goods)
• Quadricycles, Motorcycles and Three-wheeled vehicles

Following are the preferred speed limit of NH28:

• Motorcycles: 80 km per hour
• Quadricycles: 60 km per hour
• Three-wheeled vehicles: 50 km per hour
• Motor vehicles with not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat used to carry passengers: 100 km per hour
• Motor vehicles having nine or more seats in addition to the driver’s seat used to carry passengers: 90 km per hour
• Motor vehicles used to carry goods: 80 km per hour

As National Highway 28 passes entirely through the state of Uttar Pradesh, tourists can visit the following nearby places:

1. Lucknow

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, offers some beautiful places to visit for travellers. The places include:

• Bara Imambara
• Rumi Darwaza
• Chota Imambara

2. Gorakhpur

If you are travelling through Gorakhpur via NH28, ensure to visit the following places:

• Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium
•  Vindhyavasini Park
• Shree Gorakhnath Temple

3. Varanasi

Add to your list the following places when passing through Varanasi via NH28:

• Singpur Sarnath
• Mirzapur
• Bodh Gaya
• Banaras Ghats
• Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Here are some of the important points that should be considered while travelling on National Highway 28:

• Maintain the speed limit while you are switching lanes on NH28, ensuring a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

• Do not drive at night as it becomes difficult to keep an eye on the heavy vehicles. Valid commercial vehicle insurance can help mitigate the financial aspect of any accidents that may occur due to poor visibility on the highway.

• Take extra precautions on wet roads of NH 28 during monsoon as it may lead to skidding.

Inexperienced drivers will find it difficult to drive on national highways, especially in harsh weather conditions. It is advisable to drive on a highway only if you are an experienced driver, in a reliable vehicle, and that too before dark. In addition, follow the guidelines above and ensure you have valid car insurance or bike insurance, to enjoy a comfortable ride.