National road 53 () is a route belonging to the Polish national road network. The highway is a GP-class and G-class road, long and is located in the Masovian and Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. This route connects Olsztyn with Ostrołęka. The winding section between Olsztyn and Szczytno is the most difficult for drivers.
Route description National road 53 has GP-class parameters on the Olsztyn - Szczytno - Rozogi section, and G-class parameters on the Rozogi - Myszyniec - Ostrołęka section.
History National road 53 received its current number on 14 February 1986.Uchwała nr 192 Rady Ministrów z dnia 2 grudnia 1985 r. w sprawie zaliczenia dróg do kategorii dróg krajowych () The earlier designation is unknown; on the then maps and road atlases, the artery was marked as the so-called a secondary road, without giving its number.
Major cities and towns along the route Olsztyn (national road 16, national road 51) Klewki Pasym Szczytno (national road 57, national road 58) Rozogi (national road 59) Dąbrowy Myszyniec Wydmusy Kadzidło Dylewo Ostrołęka (national road 61)
Axle load limit National road 53 has an axle limit restrictions.
The allowed axle limit is up to 11.5 tons, which is a standard limit on Polish national roads.Article 41 of Polish Traffic rules code
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