National Highway 716 (NH 716)
Written and checked byRamanathan Virli· Roads & Infrastructure
Chennai to Renigunta — 147.0 km
NH 716 is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Chennai to Renigunta, spanning 147.0 km through Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu. It branches from NH 16.
147.0
Kilometres
2
States
3
Major Cities
NH 16
Parent Highway
NH 716 Route Map
(NH205) Chennai, Tiruttani, Renigunta (To be merged with NH71 as part of Chennai-Hyderabad Expressway Project)
States & Union Territories
NH 716 passes through the following 2 states:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 716
The highway passes through 3 major cities and towns:
NH 716 Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Chennai
End Point (Terminus)
Renigunta
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 716
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 716
- ⚠️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
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