National Highway 766E (NH 766E)
Written and checked byRamanathan Virli· Roads & Infrastructure
Kumta ,Devimane to Hattikeri ,Belekeri Port — 132.0 km
NH 766E is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Kumta ,Devimane to Hattikeri ,Belekeri Port, spanning 132.0 km through Karnataka. It branches from NH 66.
132.0
Kilometres
1
State
9
Major Cities
NH 66
Parent Highway
NH 766E Route Map
NH-66 near Kumta connecting Devimane, Ammenalli, Kolagibees, Hanumanthi, Sirsi, Yekkambi, Balihalli, Akki Alur, Aladakatti and terminating at its junction with NH-48 (Haveri Bypass) via NH-66 near Hattikeri and terminating at Belekeri Port
States & Union Territories
NH 766E passes through the following 1 state:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 766E
The highway passes through 9 major cities and towns:
NH 766E Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Kumta ,Devimane
End Point (Terminus)
Hattikeri ,Belekeri Port
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 766E
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 766E
- ⚠️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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