Japan National Route 49

National Route 49 is a national highway of Japan connecting Iwaki, Fukushima and Chūō-ku, Niigata in Japan, with a total length of 246.4 km (153.11 mi).

History

Route 49 was designated on 18 May 1953 as National Route 115, and this was redesignated as Route 49 when the route was promoted to a Class 1 highway.

Route data

• Length: 246.4 km (153.11 mi)
• Origin: Iwaki, Fukushima
• Terminus: Chūō-ku, Niigata (originates at junction with Routes 7, 8, 17, 113 and 116)
• Major cities: Kōriyama, Aizuwakamatsu, Agano

Intersecting routes

• in Fukushima Prefecture
• Routes 4, 6, 115, 118, 121, 252, 294, 349 and 400
• in Niigata Prefecture
• Routes 7, 8, 290, 403, 459 and 460

References