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R701 (South Africa)

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The R701 is a major regional route in the Free State, South Africa.[1]

Regional route R701 shield
Regional route R701
Route information
Length190 km (120 mi)
Major junctions
West end N1 near the Gariep Dam
Major intersections R715 in Bethulie
R390 in Bethulie
N6 in Smithfield
East end R26 / R702 near Wepener
Location
CountrySouth Africa
Highway system
R700 R702

Route

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Its western terminus is the N1 near Gariep Dam.[2] From here, it runs east, along the northern shore of the Gariep Dam. The first town it passes through is Bethulie, where it crosses the R715 and then meets the northern terminus of the R390.[2] From Bethulie, it heads east-north-east, and the next town it comes to is Smithfield.[2] At Smithfield, it is briefly cosigned with the intersecting N6 heading north, before emerging to head north-east out of the town.[2] The route ends at an intersection with the R26 and R702 near Wepener.[2]

References

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  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 c d e Road atlas of South Africa. London: New Holland. 1994. pp. 37–38. ISBN 978-1-85368-393-0.