The R617 is a Regional Route in South Africa that connects Howick with Kokstad via Bulwer, Underberg and Franklin.
Regional route R617 | ||||
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| Route information | ||||
| Length | 221 km (137 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| North-east end |   N3 / R103 near Howick | |||
| Major intersections |  R612 near Bulwer | |||
| South-west end |  R56 in Kokstad | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | South Africa | |||
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Route
Its north-eastern terminus is the N3 at Howick. It initially runs south-west, along the southern shore of Midmar Dam. It wends west-south-west passing through Bulwer. Just after Bulwer, it intersects with the northern terminus of the R612. After that intersection, it heads west to the town of Underberg. Passing through Underberg, it leaves to the west before wending first south-south-west then west to reach Franklin. South of Franklin, the route ends in Kokstad at an intersection with the R56.
References
- ^ 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.
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