environment Archives - SANRAL Stop Over

Spillages – from mopping up, to moving on

SANRAL’s responsibility doesn’t stop with road maintenance. The maintenance of the roads that SANRAL builds and oversees extends beyond structural repairs. Conservation of the natural environment is prioritised before, during and after construction, and dedicated reaction ..

Balancing the needs of communities and the environment

Road construction and maintenance projects across the world inevitably impact the environment. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) prides itself on its ability to strike a careful balance between the socio-economic benefits that ..

Litter trashing our freeways

The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) is calling on all South Africans to be considerate to the environment and stop littering. Cleaning up the mess is expensive and time-consuming, and has become an ..

Better planning through partnerships

SANRAL is aware of its duty to help reduce its carbon footprint.

Engineering approaches to concrete bridge repair and protection

Very old concrete showing signs of distress, carbonated or chlorinated concrete needs protection. Coating with a silane penetrant coating and not barrier coatings generally improve this. Barrier concrete must breathe as they provide protection and aesthetics, ..