R565 (South Africa)

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SA road R565.svg
Regional route R565
Route information
Length32.3 km (20.1 mi)
Major junctions
North endSA road R556.svg R556 in Sun City
South endSA road R104.svg R104 in Rustenburg
Location
Country South Africa
Major cities Sun City, Rustenburg
Highway system
SA road R564.svg R564 SA road R566.svg R566

The R565 is a Regional Route in South Africa. Its north-western terminus is in Sun City, North West from where the road is designated the R556 and abruptly changes direction, heading south-east towards Pretoria. The R556 head south-south-east ending at the R104 in Rustenburg. [1]

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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.