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R357 (South Africa)

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Regional route R357 shield
Regional route R357
Route information
Length686 km (426 mi)
Major junctions
South-west end R27 in Nieuwoudtville
Major intersections R355 near Loeriesfontein
R27 at Brandvlei
R353 near Brandvlei
R361 in Vanwyksvlei
R386 near Prieska
N10 in Prieska
R369 near Prieska
R385 in Douglas
R31 in Kimberley
North-east end N8 in Kimberley
Location
CountrySouth Africa
Highway system
R356 R358

The R357 is a Regional Route in South Africa that connects Nieuwoudtville and Kimberley via Loeriesfontein and Prieska.[1]

Route

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The route's south-western origin is the R27 at Nieuwoudtville. It heads north-east to reach the R355, with which it is co-signed for 10 kilometres. The routes reach Loeriesfontein, where they diverge. The R357 heads north-east again to reach Brandvlei. Here it again crosses the R27, at a staggered junction. East of the town, the route gives off the south-easterly R353, and heads east. It reaches Vanwyksvlei, where it meets the R361 and it joins the R361 to be co-signed to the north-east. The routes diverge just outside the town. The R357 continues east-north-east to Prieska. Just before the town, it meets the north-easterly R386 at its northern terminus. It then passes through Prieskapoort Pass and crosses the N10 to enter Prieska. It leaves the town heading east-north-east. After about 30 kilometres, it meets the western terminus of the R369. It continues for about another 100 kilometres to cross the Orange River and reach Douglas. At Douglas, it meets the R385 at a staggered junction. From Douglas, it continues east-north-east to meet the R31 and end at the N8 in Kimberley.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Falkner, John (May 2012). South African Numbered Route Description and Destination Analysis (Report). National Department of Transport. p. 107. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2014.