B4 road (Namibia)

B4 is a national highway of Namibia. It passes through the ǁKaras Region of Namibia in the south-west in a west–east direction for 334 kilometres (208 mi), connecting Lüderitz on the coast to Keetmanshoop.

B4 road
Map of the B4.
Route information
Maintained by Roads Authority Namibia
Length334 km (208 mi)
Major junctions
East end B1 near Keetmanshoop
West endLüderitz
Location
Major citiesKeetmanshoop, Aus, Lüderitz
TownsSeeheim, Goageb, Garub, Kolmanskop
Highway system
Transport in Namibia
B3B6
B4 road

The B4 crosses the Sperrgebiet, an area restricted for diamond mining along the coast of the Atlantic, between Aus and Lüderitz. Travellers may leave the road only at demarcated places. It also forms the southern border of the Namib-Naukluft National Park.[1]

References

  1. Bridgeford, Peter (2008). "One Hundred Years of Conservation. From Game Reserve No.3 to Namib-Naukluft Park" (PDF). Journal. Namibia Scientific Society. 56 (56): 58.


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