A3 road (Latvia)

The A3 is a national road in Latvia connecting Inčukalns to Estonian border in Valka. The road is part of European route E264, and part of TEN-T road network of Latvia. After the border, the road turns into Estonian National Highway 3, which leads to Jõhvi in northeastern Estonia. The length of A3 in Latvian territory is 122 kilometers. The road leads through the scenic Gauja National Park. Currently A3 has 1x2 lanes in full length. A3 bypasses Valmiera, which is one of the biggest cities in Latvia. Almost half of A3 was reconstructed in 2012. Speed limit is 90 km/h. The average AADT on A3 in 2024 was 6527 cars per day.

Several improvement projects have been recently completed on the A3 to enhance road safety and driving comfort. In 2017, a major reconstruction was carried out on a significant section of the route, including full-depth pavement recycling, laying three new asphalt layers, and upgrading road infrastructure such as culverts, ditches, public transport stops, and safety barriers. The A3 has also been equipped with Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), including Variable Message Signs, as part of the SMART E263/E77 initiative to provide real-time traffic updates, especially in adverse weather. In recent years, average speed control systems have been introduced on selected segments of the road to improve safety.^[1] While there are no confirmed plans to widen the A3, it is included in Latvia’s long-term transport vision for 2040, which foresees upgrades on key transit routes. Additionally, as part of the VIA Hanseatica tourism corridor, improvements in surface quality and roadside infrastructure are being considered to support growing tourism traffic.

• Inčukalns
• Ragana
• Stalbe
• Kocēni
• Valmiera
• Strenči
• Valka

• Autoceļš A3 in Google Maps

57°28′28″N 25°17′03″E / 57.474354°N 25.28413°E / 57.474354; 25.28413