 After rationalisation of highway numbers by government of India (Bharat) published on 5 March 2010 A.D.This number has been assigned to national highway starting from Mangalooru to Shivamogga (Shimoga) going via Thodar, Moodabidri, Karkala, Bajagoli (Bajegoli), SK border, Kerekatte, Sringeri, Koppa and Thirthahalli.This road provides connectivity between Karavali (Coastal) region to Malenadu region of Karnataka state in India.