R516 (South Africa)

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SA road R516.svg

Regional route R516
Route information
Length169 km (105 mi)
Major junctions
West endSA road R511.svg R511 near Thabazimbi
 SA road R101.svg R101 in Bela-Bela
SA road N1.svg N1 near Bela-Bela
SA road R33.svg R33 near Tuinplaas
East endSA road R519.svg R519
Location
Major citiesBela-Bela
Highway system
Numbered routes of South Africa
SA road R515.svg R515 SA road R517.svg R517

The R516 is a Regional Route in South Africa. [1]

Route

Taking its western origin from the R511 near Thabazimbi. The road runs east to Bela-Bela (Warmbaths), where it meets, and is briefly cosigned with, the R101. It crosses the N1, before the R576 coming from the east-south-east, meets it at a t-junction. The R516 continues east, but then starts to turn north-east, crossing the R33 and then ending its journey at the R519 between Mookgophong (Naboomspruit) and Roedtan.

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References

  1. "RDDA SOUTH AFRICAN NUMBERED ROUTE DESCRIPTION AND DESTINATION ANALYSIS". NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT. May 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2021.