R579 (South Africa)

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The R579 is a Regional Route in South Africa that connects Lebowakgomo with Stoffberg via Jane Furse. [1]

SA road R579.svg
Regional route R579
Route information
Length171 km (106 mi)
Major junctions
North endSA road R37.svg R37 near Lebowakgomo
Major intersectionsSA road R518.svg R518 near Lebowakgomo
South endSA road R33.svg R33 near Stoffberg
Location
Country South Africa
Highway system
SA road R578.svg R578 SA road R580.svg R580

Route

Its northern origin is a junction with the R37 at the southern end of Chuniespoort pass in Limpopo Province. It heads south to intersect the R518 at Lebowakgomo. It heads south-south-east to bypass the town of Jane Furse before turning to the south and proceeding to cross into Mpumalanga Province and end at a junction with the R33 just north-west of Stoffberg. [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. pp. 1–6. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.