NH 544 ๐ฅ National Highway 544 (India)
30 videos โข 53 views โข by Roads 4K - Travel Videos National Highway 544, commonly known as NH 544 (previously NH 47), is a vital 340-kilometre-long (210 mi) roadway in South India that links Salem city in Tamil Nadu to Kochi in Kerala. Referred to as the Salem-Kochi Highway, it spans the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, connecting key cities and towns like Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Thrissur, and Kochi. As a branch of National Highway 44, which constitutes the North-South Corridor of India's National Highway network, NH 544 plays a crucial role in regional connectivity. Notably, it passes south of Coimbatore. NH 544 stands out as the sole fully 4-lane (partially 6-lane) highway in Kerala, boasting features like the Kuthiran Road Tunnel. Originally designated as National Highway 47, it has evolved to become a significant transportation artery in the region. The route commences near Salem on NH 44, traversing through Coimbatore, Palakkad, Thrissur, and concluding at the junction with NH 66 at Edapally in Kochi. This well-traveled highway facilitates seamless connectivity between major urban centers and contributes significantly to the overall transportation infrastructure in South India.