🛣️Secondary Highway

National Highway 126B (NH 126B)

Odisha SH10 near Rourkela to Nowrangpur on NH26 Odisha — 400.0 km

NH 126B is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Odisha SH10 near Rourkela to Nowrangpur on NH26 Odisha, spanning 400.0 km through Odisha. It branches from NH 26.

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Kilometres

State

Major Cities

NH 26

Parent Highway

NH 126B Route Map

Odisha SH10 near Rourkela, Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sohela, Nawapada, Dharamgarh, Ampanai, Nowrangpur on NH26 Odisha

States & Union Territories

NH 126B passes through the following 1 state:

Odisha

Major Cities & Towns Along NH 126B

The highway passes through 10 major cities and towns:

●Odisha SH10 near Rourkela→●Sundergarh→●Jharsuguda→●Sambalpur→●Bargarh→●Sohela→●Nawapada→●Dharamgarh→●Ampanai→●Nowrangpur on Odisha

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NH 126B Start and End Point

Start Point (Origin)

Odisha SH10 near Rourkela

Junction point from route description

End Point (Terminus)

Nowrangpur on NH26 Odisha

Junction point from route description

Highway Classification

Highway NumberNH 126B

TypeSecondary/Branch Highway

Parent HighwayNH 26

Total Length400.0 km

Numbering SystemPost-2010 (New)

Managed ByNHAI / MoRTH

Speed Limit on NH 126B

Cars, Jeeps & Light Motor Vehicles100 km/h

Buses & Goods Carriers (medium)80 km/h

Heavy Motor Vehicles (trucks, lorries)60 km/h

Motorcycles & Two-Wheelers80 km/h

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 126B

⚠️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).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which states does National Highway 126B pass through?

National Highway 126B passes through Odisha.

What are the major cities on National Highway 126B?

The major cities and towns along National Highway 126B include Odisha SH10 near Rourkela, Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sohela, Nawapada, Dharamgarh, Ampanai, Nowrangpur on Odisha.

What is the total length of National Highway 126B?

The total length of National Highway 126B is 400.0 km.

Is National Highway 126B a primary or secondary national highway?

National Highway 126B is a secondary/branch national highway that branches from NH 26.

What is the speed limit on National Highway 126B?

The speed limit on National Highway 126B is 100 km/h for cars and light motor vehicles, 80 km/h for buses and medium goods vehicles, and 60 km/h for heavy motor vehicles (trucks and lorries). These limits are set under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules for national highways. State governments may impose lower limits on specific sections.

What is the route of National Highway 126B? (Route Map)

National Highway 126B follows this route: Odisha SH10 near Rourkela, Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sohela, Nawapada, Dharamgarh, Ampanai, Nowrangpur on NH26 Odisha.

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