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

Route information
Length124 km (77 mi)
Major junctions
North end N5 / R708 at Winburg
Major intersections R703 in Excelsior
N8 near Tweespruit
South end R26 at Hobhouse
Location
CountrySouth Africa
TownsWinburg
Excelsior
Tweespruit
Hobhouse
Highway system
R708 R710

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

  1. ^ "RDDA SOUTH AFRICAN NUMBERED ROUTE DESCRIPTION AND DESTINATION ANALYSIS". NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT. May 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e Road atlas of South Africa. London: New Holland. 1994. p. 43. ISBN 978-1-85368-393-0.