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The northern terminus of Route 606 connects to the [[Highway 1 (Afghanistan)|Ring Road]] in Delaram at the west end of the Delaram Bazaar. The southern terminus is in the city of Zaranj, the capital of Nimruz Province. The road passes through the districts of [[Delaram District|Delaram]], [[Chakhansur District|Chankhansur]], [[Khash Rod District|Khash Rod]] and [[Zaranj District|Zaranj]]. It |
The northern terminus of Route 606 connects to the [[Highway 1 (Afghanistan)|Ring Road]] in Delaram at the west end of the Delaram Bazaar. The southern terminus is in the city of Zaranj, the capital of Nimruz Province. The road passes through the districts of [[Delaram District|Delaram]], [[Chakhansur District|Chankhansur]], [[Khash Rod District|Khash Rod]] and [[Zaranj District|Zaranj]]. It intersects with [[Route 515 (Afghanistan)|Route 515]] near Delaram. |
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===Key points=== |
===Key points=== |
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*Northern terminus (Delaram at Highway 1): {{coord|32|10|11.17|N|63|23|01.61|E|}} |
*Northern terminus (Delaram at Highway 1): {{coord|32|10|11.17|N|63|23|01.61|E|}} |
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*Intersection with Route 515: {{coord|32|09|45.55|N|63|22|41.78|E}} |
*Intersection with Route 515: {{coord|32|09|45.55|N|63|22|41.78|E}} |
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*Zaranj district center: {{coord|30|57|36.81|N|61|51|36.05|E}} |
*Zaranj district center: {{coord|30|57|36.81|N|61|51|36.05|E|notes=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=30.960225,61.860014&spn=0.01,0.01&t=m&q=30.960225,61.860014|title=Google map of Route 606 in Zaranj District Center}}</ref>}} |
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*Southern terminus (border of Iran): {{coord|30|57|01.51|N|61|48|37.78|E|notes=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=30.950419,61.810494&spn=0.01,0.01&t=m&q=30.950419,61.810494|title=Google map of southern terminus}}</ref>}} |
*Southern terminus (border of Iran): {{coord|30|57|01.51|N|61|48|37.78|E|notes=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=30.950419,61.810494&spn=0.01,0.01&t=m&q=30.950419,61.810494|title=Google map of southern terminus}}</ref>}} |
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Revision as of 21:38, 10 January 2012
 | It has been suggested that Delaram–Zaranj Highway be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since September 2011. |
| Route 606 | |
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| Route information | |
| Length | 218 km (135 mi) |
| Major junctions | |
| Southwest end | Zaranj |
| Northeast end | Delaram |
| Location | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Highway system | |
Route 606, also known as Delaram-Zaranj Highway or A71 is a 218 km road[1] from Delaram District of Nimruz Province in Afghanistan heading south to Zaranj and to the border of Iran. It is one of the busiest roads in Afghanistan[1] and provides an important trade route between India and the rest of Asia.
Route
The northern terminus of Route 606 connects to the Ring Road in Delaram at the west end of the Delaram Bazaar. The southern terminus is in the city of Zaranj, the capital of Nimruz Province. The road passes through the districts of Delaram, Chankhansur, Khash Rod and Zaranj. It intersects with Route 515 near Delaram.
Key points
- Northern terminus (Delaram at Highway 1): 32°10′11.17″N 63°23′01.61″E / 32.1697694°N 63.3837806°E
- Intersection with Route 515: 32°09′45.55″N 63°22′41.78″E / 32.1626528°N 63.3782722°E
- Zaranj district center: 30°57′36.81″N 61°51′36.05″E / 30.9602250°N 61.8600139°E[2]
- Southern terminus (border of Iran): 30°57′01.51″N 61°48′37.78″E / 30.9504194°N 61.8104944°E[3]
History
India helped build the road in 2009 to bypass Pakistan during commercial trade at a cost of $152 million USD. These improvements consisted of paving the road, but frequent fighting in the area due to the War in Afghanistan hindered construction.
Notes
- ^ a b Bego, Bruno J. "Engineers Enhance Security Along Main Route Keeping Helmand Open", Afghanistan International Security Force website, August 30, 2011. Retrieved on September 10, 2011.
- ^ "Google map of Route 606 in Zaranj District Center".
- ^ "Google map of southern terminus".