R704 (South Africa)

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The R704 is a regional route in Free State, South Africa that connects Koffiefontein with Trompsburg via Fauresmith and Jagersfontein. [1]

SA road R704.svg
Regional route R704
Route information
Length108 km (67 mi)
Major junctions
North-west endSA road R48.svg R48 at Koffiefontein
Major intersectionsSA road R706.svg R706 near Jagersfontein
South-east endSA road R717.svg R717 at Trompsburg
Location
Country South Africa
Highway system
SA road R703.svg R703 SA road R705.svg R705

Route

Its north-western terminus is the R48 at Koffiefontein. [2] The route heads south-east, and passes through the towns of Fauresmith and Jagersfontein. [2] After Jagersfontein, it intersects with the south-western terminus of the R706. [2] The route ends at Trompsburg, where it meets the R717. [2]

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References

  1. Falkner, John (May 2012). South African Numbered Route Description and Destination Analysis (Report). National Department of Transport. p. 95. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Road atlas of South Africa. London: New Holland. 1994. p. 37. ISBN   978-1-85368-393-0.