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The R528 is a Regional Route in Limpopo, South Africa that connects Haenertsburg with Tzaneen. [1]
Regional route R528 | ||||
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West end | R71 at Haenertsburg | |||
East end | R71 / R36 at Tzaneen | |||
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Country | South Africa | |||
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It runs parallel to the R71 for its entire length. Its north-eastern terminus is an intersection with the R36 and the R71 in Tzaneen (west of the town centre) and it runs towards the south-west. It reaches its end in Haenertsburg, at another junction with the R71. [1]
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