R331 (South Africa)

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Regional route R331
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Length59.7 km (37.1 mi)
Location
Country South Africa
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SA road R330.svg R330 SA road R332.svg R332

The R331 is a Regional Route in South Africa that connects the R102 and N2 near Thornhill in the east with the R332 near Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve in the west via Hankey and Patensie. [1]

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Route

From route's western origin at the R332 it heads east into Patensie. Leaving the town, it heads south-east, reaching Hankey, where it meets the R330's northern origin. It heads east-south-east out the town to intersect the N2 and then end immediately afterward at the R102. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Falkner, John (May 2012). South African Numbered Route Description and Destination Analysis (Report). National Department of Transport. p. 107. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2014.