The R709 is a Regional Route in Free State, South Africa that connects Winburg with Hobhouse via Excelsior and Tweespruit.[1]

Regional route R709 shield
Regional route 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
โ† R708โ†’ 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. โ†‘ "RDDA SOUTH AFRICAN NUMBERED ROUTE DESCRIPTION AND DESTINATION ANALYSIS". NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT. May 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Road atlas of South Africa. Internet Archive. London: New Holland. 1994. p. 43. ISBN 978-1-85368-393-0.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)


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