National Highway 961 (NH 961)
Written and checked byRamanathan Virli· Roads & Infrastructure
Murbad to Mumbai — 105.0 km
NH 961 is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Murbad to Mumbai, spanning 105.0 km through Maharashtra. It branches from NH 61.
105.0
Kilometres
1
State
7
Major Cities
NH 61
Parent Highway
NH 961 Route Map
NH61 near Murbad, Abernath, Pavala, Navi Mumbai, Uran, Trans-Harbour Link, Mumbai
States & Union Territories
NH 961 passes through the following 1 state:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 961
The highway passes through 7 major cities and towns:
NH 961 Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Murbad
End Point (Terminus)
Mumbai
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 961
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 961
- ⚠️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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