R71 (South Africa)

Provincial route R71 shield
Provincial route R71
Route information
Maintained by SANRAL and RAL
Length201 km (125 mi)
Major junctions
West end R101 in Polokwane
Major intersections R81 in Polokwane

N1 in Polokwane
R36 in Tzaneen

R526 in Gravelotte
R40 at Phalaborwa
East endPhalaborwa Gate of the Kruger National Park
Location
CountrySouth Africa
Major citiesPolokwane, Tzaneen, Gravelotte, Phalaborwa
Highway system
R70 R72

The R71 is a provincial route in Limpopo, South Africa that connects Polokwane with the Kruger National Park via Tzaneen and Phalaborwa.[1]

The R71 is used daily by people who work or reside in Dalmada, Mothiba, Nobody, Moria, Mankweng, Turfloop and Boyne. The road is well known to touring bikers who frequently visit the province from all parts of the country, because of the scenic route through Magoebaskloof.[2]

  1. ^ Falkner, John (May 2012). South African Numbered Route Description and Destination Analysis (Report). National Department of Transport. p. 60. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  2. ^ "RDDA South African Numbered Route Description and Destination Analysis". National Department of Transport. May 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2021.