A2 road (Botswana)
A2 highway | ||||
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Trans-Kalahari Corridor | ||||
Route information | ||||
Length | 762 km (473 mi) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
West end | B6 at Buitepos, Namibian border | |||
A3 near Ghanzi A20 in Sekoma A10 at Kanye A1 near Lobatse | ||||
East end | N4 at Pioneer Gate, South African border | |||
Location | ||||
Country | Botswana | |||
Towns | Kang, Jwaneng, Kanye, Lobatse | |||
Highway system | ||||
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The A2 highway is a road in Botswana running from the Namibian border at Buitepos through Jwaneng, Kanye and Lobatse to the South African border at Pioneer Gate, thus connecting 3 countries.[1]
The A2 is a major component of the Trans-Kalahari Corridor, which is a highway corridor that provides a direct route from Pretoria to central Namibia, in particular to Windhoek and the port of Walvis Bay. There is an additional paved road from the A2 through Ghanzi to Maun. There are only two filling stations between Gaborone and Ghanzi, one at Kang and another at Lekafane; thus distances between stations are large. With the completion of a paved road from Ghanzi to Maun, the Trans-Kalahari highway provides a faster route to Maun than the eastern highway via Francistown. There are potholes scattered around the road, causing immediate danger.[2] On April 29 2024, 7 South African nationalists died in a crash while driving on the road.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ https://adventuremotorcycletravel.com/listing/trans-kalahari-highway/
- ^ Julie (9 January 2016). "Driving in Botswana: What to Expect & Tips for the Best Experience". Earth Trekkers. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "7 South Africans killed in traffic accident in Botswana-Xinhua". english.news.cn. Retrieved 30 April 2024.