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R706 (South Africa)

The R706 is a Regional Route in South Africa that connects Bloemfontein with Jagersfontein in the Free State.[1]

Route

The R706 begins in Bloemfontein Central at a junction with the N8 (Nelson Mandela Drive; Zastron Street). It heads southwards as Markgraaff Street, then President Boshof Street, then Kolbe Avenue, then Curie Avenue, passing the suburbs of Willows, Hospitaalpark, Generaal De Wet, Fleurdal, Fichardt Park and Fauna, to cross the N1 highway (Bloemfontein Western Bypass) and leave Bloemfontein heading south-west.[2] The R706 proceeds for 99 kilometres to reach its end 10 kilometres south-east of Jagersfontein, at an intersection with the R704.[2]

References

  1. ^ Falkner, John (May 2012). South African Numbered Route Description and Destination Analysis (Report). National Department of Transport. p. 95. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b Road atlas of South Africa. London: New Holland. 1994. pp. 3u. ISBN 978-1-85368-393-0.