The M1 is a short metropolitan route in

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, South Africa.

Route

The M1 begins at the intersection with the R72 in the

CBD as 'Oxford Street' and runs north-northwest through the suburbs of North End, Belgravia and Southernwood. As it enters the suburb of Selborne it becomes 'Union Avenue' turning north-east and running parallel with the railway. It then enters Vincent where it intersects with Bell Road at a traffic circle and becomes 'Western Avenue'. It turns northwards and then north-eastwards before crossing over the

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which connects to

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and

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at the exit 1047 off-ramp north of Vincent. It ends at the M11 in Dorchester Heights.

References

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