A8 highway (Lithuania)

In today's world, A8 highway (Lithuania) has come to occupy a fundamental place in various spheres of daily life. Whether in the workplace, academic, cultural or social sphere, A8 highway (Lithuania) has become a topic of relevance and interest to a wide range of people. Its impact and relevance have aroused the interest of researchers, professionals and the general public, who seek to understand its importance and repercussions. In this article, we will explore in depth the role that A8 highway (Lithuania) plays in today's society, analyzing its evolution, challenges and possible solutions. Additionally, we will examine how A8 highway (Lithuania) has shaped and will continue to shape the current landscape, as well as the benefits and challenges that come with its presence in different contexts.

A8 marker
A8
Panevėžys-Aristava-Sitkūnai
Route information
Part of E67
Length87.86 km (54.59 mi)
Major junctions
FromPanevėžys
ToSitkūnai
Location
CountryLithuania
Major citiesKėdainiai
Highway system

The A8 highway is a highway in Lithuania (Magistraliniai keliai). It runs from Panevėžys, through Kėdainiai bypass to the interchange with A1 highway near Sitkūnai. From there, the road continues to Kaunas, Vilnius, Klaipėda or Warsaw. The length of the road is 87.86 km.[1]

The speed limit along most of the road length is 90 km/h. It is one of the most important transit roads in the Baltic States (part of Via Baltica corridor).

This route is part of International E-road network (part of European route E67).[2]

There are distant plans to reconstruct most of the road as a motorway. Currently, 2+1 road is planned.

A8 road section near Kėdainiai

References

  1. ^ Balčiauskas, Linas (December 17, 2008). "Distribution of species-specific wildlife-vehicle accidents of Lithuanian roads, 2002-2007" (PDF). p. 160. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2010-12-26.
  2. ^ "A8 Motorway Panevezys - Aristava - Sitkunai". COWI. Retrieved 2020-02-01.