National highways indeed play an integral role in the economic development of the country. It helps in connecting the states with each other for the transportation of goods and passengers. India has a vast network of national highways stretching for 142126 km which includes all the work-in-progress projects.

Here in this article, we have discussed National Highway 47, its latest route, entry and exit points and the vehicles allowed on it.

National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has clubbed multiple national highways like NH 8A, NH 59, NH 59A and NH 69 to form a new one known as National Highway 47. Listed below are the states connected by NH 47:

States Falling Under National Highway 47 (NH 47)

The NH 47 passes through some of the significant cities of 3 states; these are:

• Gujarat
• Madhya Pradesh 
• Maharashtra

National Highway 47 starts from Bamanbore in Gujarat and terminates at Nagpur in Maharashtra at its junction with NH-44. It passes through Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

The total length of national highway 47 is 1006 km. The major portion of the highway lies in the state of Madhya Pradesh, the stretch of NH 24 here is of 558 km approximately.

In India, millions of vehicles make use of the national highways to travel across the country. Listed below are the types of vehicles allowed on National Highway Forty-Seven:

• Car (SUV, sedan, hatchback, pickup, van)
• Light commercial vehicles (LCV)
• Buses or trucks
• Up to three-axle vehicles
• Four to six-axle vehicles
• Seven or more axle

Listed below are the speed limits as set by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) for different categories of vehicles.

• Motorcycles: 80 km per hour
• Quadricycle: 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

The following are the toll rates for the portion stretching from Garhmukteshwar to Moradabad of the National Highway 24, lying entirely in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

• Applicable toll rates for cars, vans, jeeps and other vehicles:
  • Single journey charge: ₹100
  • Return journey charge: ₹145
  • Monthly pass charge: ₹3270
  • Registered commercial vehicles charge enclosed plaza: NA
• Toll tax applicable for light commercial vehicles (LCV):
  • Single journey charge: ₹155
  • Return journey charge: ₹235
  • Monthly pass charge: ₹5175
  • Registered commercial vehicles charge enclosed plaza: NA
• Toll tax applicable for buses and trucks:
  • Single journey charge: ₹320
  • Return journey charge: ₹480
  • Monthly pass charge: ₹10,705
  • Registered commercial vehicles charge enclosed plaza: NA
• Toll tax applicable for vehicles of up to three axle vehicles:
  • Single journey charge: ₹495
  • Return journey charge: ₹745
  • Monthly pass charge: ₹16,565
  • Registered commercial vehicles charge enclosed plaza: NA

The National Highway 47 passes over three states namely Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. There are some amazing landscapes in the states where this highway passes through.

1. Gujarat

Some of the amazing places to visit along the NH 47 are:

• Mahatma Gandhi Museum
• Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
• Hutheesing Jain Temple
• Pradhyuman Zoological Park
• Sabarmati Ashram
• Kankaria Lake

2. Madhya Pradesh

Some of the significant places in Madhya Pradesh along the NH 47 route include:

• Lalbagh Palace
• Khajrana Ganesh Temple
• Patalpani Waterfall
• Annapurna Temple
• Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary

3. Maharashtra

The National Highway 47 passes over some of the few significant places like:

• Dragon Palace Temple
• Kolar Dam
• Shri Ganesh Temple Tekdi
• Swaminarayan Temple

There are several key points that you should keep in mind while travelling through National Highway 47, especially if you are taking this route for the first time.

• Drive mindfully as the NH 47 route is composed of diverse terrains. Therefore, you can expect sharp twists and turns on the road.
• Always keep an eye on and follow the signs and symbols on this congested road and consider maintaining the recommended speed limit.
• Be cautious while driving through an accident-prone zone or a black spot.
• Drive cautiously in congested areas of big cities like Ahmedabad and maintain a decent to moderate speed.
• Consider avoiding late-night drives on a national highway, as it can lead to accidents due to low visibility and exhaustion.

National highways not only help in the transportation of goods and passengers but also have a crucial role in the security of our nation, as it helps in a smooth military movement by road which is not possible by air.

At the same time, as common citizens, we should follow all traffic rules and drive safely to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey. The above sections contain information that can help you do that.