N5 (South Africa)
The N5 is a national route in South Africa that connects the N1 at Winburg with the N3 at Harrismith, via Senekal, Paul Roux and Bethlehem.[1]
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| Maintained by SANRAL | ||||
| Length | 235 km (146 mi) | |||
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| Major cities | Bethlehem | |||
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Numbered routes of South Africa
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It forms part of the main route between Durban and Bloemfontein.
Most motorists going from Cape Town prefer to use the N1 to Winburg, the N5 to Harrismith & the N3 from here onwards to reach Durban rather than passing through the South Coast, as this route is safer & less complicated.
References
- Falkner, John (May 2012). South African Numbered Route Description and Destination Analysis (Report). National Department of Transport. p. 18. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
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