Strada statale 131 Charles Felix
The Strada statale 131 (SS131), is the major road in Sardinia, Italy. It is a freeway that connects the towns of Porto Torres and Cagliari via Sassari, Macomer and Oristano. At 229 km, it is considered the "spinal cord" of Sardinia.
It is a part of the E25 European route.
State Highway 131 | |
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Strada statale 131 | |
Route information | |
Maintained by ANAS | |
Length | 229.232 km (142.438 mi) |
Existed | May 17, 1928–present |
Major junctions | |
From | Porto Torres |
Strada statale 131 Diramazione Centrale Nuorese | |
To | Cagliari |
Location | |
Major cities | Porto Torres, Sassari, Macomer, Oristano, Cagliari |
Highway system | |
Strade Statali of Italy
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History
Building works begun in the 19th century, under the Kingdom of Charles Felix of Sardinia, the road followed the route of the ancient Roman road Turris Lybissonis-Caralis.
The infrastructure was modernized under fascism, and in the 1970s was rebuilt, becoming a Superstrada (Dual carriageway), some stretches are classified a second category extra-urban road, and the speed limit is 90 km/h, while other ones are considered first category extra-urban road with higher speed limits (110 km/h).