R402 (South Africa)

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The R402 is a Regional Route in South Africa that connects the N2 between Stormsrivier and Humansdorp with the R62 between Humansdorp and Joubertina. [1]

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Regional route R402
Location
Country South Africa
Highway system
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The R402 near the Kareedouw turn off R402 near Kareedouw (8499380133).jpg
The R402 near the Kareedouw turn off

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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.