R711 (South Africa)

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SA road R711.svg
Regional route R711
Route information
Length35 km (22 mi)
Major junctions
North endSA road R712.svg R712 in Clarens
South endSA road R26.svg R26 in Fouriesburg
Location
Country South Africa
Highway system
SA road R710.svg R710 SA road R712.svg R712

The R711 is a Regional Route in Free State, South Africa that connects Clarens with Fouriesburg. [1]

Route

The R711's northern terminus is in Clarens, at a junction with the R712, which goes north to Bethlehem and east to the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. The R711 heads south from Clarens before turning west to end at an intersection with the R26 at Fouriesburg.

The R711 near Fouriesburg R711 tussen Clarens en Fouriesburg, oos-Vrystaat.jpg
The R711 near Fouriesburg

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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.