A2 road (Latvia)

A2
Vidzemes šoseja
The A2 highway at the entrance to Riga.
Route information
Part of E77
Length196 km (122 mi)
Major junctions
FromRiga
To Estonia
E77 / T7
Location
CountryLatvia
Highway system
A 1 A 3

The A2 highway (Riga - Sigulda - Border of Estonia (Veclaicene)), also known as the Vidzeme or Veclaicene highway is a national road in Latvia, which connects Riga to the Estonian border (Veclaicene). The highway continues in Estonia as highway 7, and then in Russia as A212 until Pskov. The highway is fully covered in asphalt and its length in Latvia is 196 km. Currently the A2 has 2x2 lanes from Riga until almost Sigulda, after that it turns to 1x1 lanes. From Riga bypass the highway is a part of European route E77.

In the section from the Riga bypass to "Sēnīte", the speed limit outside populated areas is 110 km/h during ttime when weather conditions permit, and 90 km/h in less favorable conditions. Beyond "Sēnīte", the speed limit remains 90 km/h year-round outside populated areas.