National Highway 126 (NH 126)
Barapali to NH 49 — 159.0 km
NH 126 is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Barapali to NH 49, spanning 159.0 km through Chhattisgarh, Odisha. It branches from NH 26.
159.0
Kilometres
2
States
9
Major Cities
NH 26
Parent Highway
NH 126 Route Map
NH26 near Barapali, Dhaurakhanda, Panimora, Chichinda, NH53 near Sohela, Saraipalli, Sarsiwa, Malkharoda, NH 49 near Sakti
States & Union Territories
NH 126 passes through the following 2 states:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 126
The highway passes through 9 major cities and towns:
NH 126 Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Barapali
End Point (Terminus)
NH 49
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 126
Speed limits are prescribed under the Motor Vehicles Act and Central Motor Vehicles Rules for national highways. State governments may impose lower limits on specific stretches.
Safety Tips for Driving on NH 126
- ⚠️Always follow the speed limit — 100 km/h for cars and 80 km/h for heavy vehicles on national highways.
- ⚠️Wear seatbelts and ensure all passengers are buckled up.
- ⚠️Do not overtake on curves, bridges, or narrow sections.
- ⚠️Keep a safe following distance, especially during monsoon season.
- ⚠️Use headlights even during daytime on highways.
- ⚠️Take breaks every 2 hours during long drives to avoid fatigue.
- ⚠️In case of an emergency, call 112 (Unified Emergency Number) or 1033 (National Highway Helpline).
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