🛣️Secondary Highway

National Highway 229 (NH 229)

Dimapur Sub-Jail to NH29

NH 229 is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Dimapur Sub-Jail to NH29. It branches from NH 29.

States

Major Cities

NH 29

Parent Highway

NH 229 Route Map

NH29 near Dimapur Sub-Jail, Thahekhü, Chümoukedima, NH29

Major Cities & Towns Along NH 229

The highway passes through 3 major cities and towns:

●Dimapur Sub-Jail→●Thahekhü→●Chümoukedima

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NH 229 Start and End Point

Start Point (Origin)

Dimapur Sub-Jail

Junction point from route description

End Point (Terminus)

NH29

Junction point from route description

Highway Classification

Highway NumberNH 229

TypeSecondary/Branch Highway

Parent HighwayNH 29

Numbering SystemPost-2010 (New)

Managed ByNHAI / MoRTH

Speed Limit on NH 229

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 229

⚠️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

What are the major cities on National Highway 229?

The major cities and towns along National Highway 229 include Dimapur Sub-Jail, Thahekhü, Chümoukedima.

Is National Highway 229 a primary or secondary national highway?

National Highway 229 is a secondary/branch national highway that branches from NH 29.

What is the speed limit on National Highway 229?

The speed limit on National Highway 229 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 229? (Route Map)

National Highway 229 follows this route: NH29 near Dimapur Sub-Jail, Thahekhü, Chümoukedima, NH29.

Planning a Road Trip on NH 229?

Check out our road safety guides and highway speed limits.

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