National Highway 532 (NH 532)
Written and checked byRamanathan Virli· Roads & Infrastructure
Cuddalore to Chinasalem — 126.0 km
NH 532 is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Cuddalore to Chinasalem, spanning 126.0 km through Tamil Nadu. It branches from NH 32.
126.0
Kilometres
1
State
6
Major Cities
NH 32
Parent Highway
NH 532 Route Map
(NH45A) NH32 near Cuddalore, Vadalur, Neyveli, Virudachalam, NH38 Veppur, NH79 near Chinasalem
States & Union Territories
NH 532 passes through the following 1 state:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 532
The highway passes through 6 major cities and towns:
NH 532 Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Cuddalore
End Point (Terminus)
Chinasalem
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 532
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 532
- ⚠️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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