R320 (South Africa)

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The R320 is a Regional Route in South Africa that connects Onrusrivier near Hermanus with Caledon. [1] The road is tarred over its full length, including through Shaw's Pass.[ citation needed ]

SA road R320.svg
Regional route R320
Major junctions
North endSA road R43.svg R43
South endSA road R316.svg R316
Location
Country South Africa
Highway system
SA road R319.svg R319 SA road R321.svg R321

Its southern origin is the R43 at Onrusrivier, between Hawston and Hermanus. It heads north-east through Shaw's Mountain Pass to end at the R316 at Caledon.

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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.