National Highway 744A (NH 744A)
Written and checked byRamanathan Virli· Roads & Infrastructure
Alampatti ,Vadagarai to Vadipatti
NH 744A is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Alampatti ,Vadagarai to Vadipatti through Tamil Nadu. It branches from NH 44.
1
State
14
Major Cities
NH 44
Parent Highway
NH 744A Route Map
NH-744 near Alampatti connecting Vadagarai, Nedummadurai, Eliyarpathi, Erukkilaivellur, Kondagai, Manalur, Kunnathur, Parayankulam, Thamaraipatti, Iraniyam, Usilampatti, Kulamangalam, Kalvellipatti, Tatampatti and terminating at its junction with NH-44 near Vadipatti in the State of Tamil Nadu (Madurai Ring Road)
States & Union Territories
NH 744A passes through the following 1 state:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 744A
The highway passes through 14 major cities and towns:
NH 744A Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Alampatti ,Vadagarai
End Point (Terminus)
Vadipatti
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 744A
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 744A
- ⚠️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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