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SANRAL to ensure Polokwane Ring Road work is completed quickly

SANRAL is taking measures to complete construction work after it became known that the primary contractor, Basil Read, filed for business rescue. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) is taking alternative steps to ensure ..

SANRAL unveils Technical Innovation Hub

Smart technology and the road user can no longer be separate concepts. The road user harnesses smart technology on their devices, in their vehicles, in their offices and homes. In rising to the challenge of rapidly ..

Kimberley Traffic Circles – road safety meets economic development

The upgrade of the intersections to traffic circles will go a long way to improve the safety and ultimately reduce vehicle accidents. After just over one year of construction, Kimberley boasts a completed road safety upgrade ..

No planned full-scale closure of the Huguenot Tunnel

Essential upgrades and repairs to the South Bore could be done without having to close the tunnel completely for extended periods of time. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) has investigated various options ..

N14 upgrade will save lives

With industrial and residential expansion, the Kathu North and South intersections were experiencing significant increases in traffic volumes, which further compromised safety and road capacity. In evaluating the safety and capacity of the N14 between Olifantshoek and Kathu, ..

Hopefield interchange – small town, big development

The value it adds to the life of ordinary people who benefit from work opportunities, training and exposure, cannot be overstated. The Hopefield Interchange is designed to link the R45 to the new N7, with a ..

Road Incident Management System saves time and lives

The new technology is set to improve the way the system works and is anticipated to be rolled out in the Northern Cape by mid-2019. The Northern Cape is the largest province in South Africa, taking ..

A bridge over the Orange River is Hopetown’s lifeline

The N12 bridge, which has served road users for well over 50 years, is now an impressive structural masterpiece. The countdown until the first vehicles roll over the for the refurbished bridge over the Orange River ..

Durban’s Spaghetti Junction “IS SAFE”

A viral hoax about Durban’s Spaghetti Junction threatens road user’s safety but SANRAL assures you there’s nothing to worry about. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) makes a significant contribution to road safety ..

Improving road safety between Hendrina and Hendrina Power Station

The new road will be much safer than the existing road with provision of 3-meter paved shoulders, construction of a new bridge, provision of passing lanes and upgrading of the roadway through the town section. Road ..