R709 (South Africa)
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The R709 is a Regional Route in Free State, South Africa that connects Winburg with Hobhouse via Excelsior and Tweespruit.[1]
R709 | ||||
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| Route information | ||||
| Length | 124 km (77 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| North end |   N5 / R708 at Winburg | |||
 R703 in Excelsior N8 near Tweespruit | ||||
| South end |  R26 at Hobhouse | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | South Africa | |||
| Towns | Winburg Excelsior Tweespruit Hobhouse | |||
| Highway system | ||||
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Route
Its northern terminus is a junction with the N5 and the R708 north of Winburg.[2] From here, it runs south through the Winburg town centre before leaving the town.[2] The first town it passes through is Excelsior, where it meets the R703 at a staggered intersection.[2] Continuing south, it passes through Tweespruit, then crosses the N8.[2] The route ends at Hobhouse, at a junction with the R26.[2]
References
- ^ "RDDA SOUTH AFRICAN NUMBERED ROUTE DESCRIPTION AND DESTINATION ANALYSIS". NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT. May 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Road atlas of South Africa. London: New Holland. 1994. p. 43. ISBN 978-1-85368-393-0.