SANRAL

Frequently Asked Questions

Read up on some of the most often asked inquiries about SANRAL and its processes.  WHAT IS SANRAL?   The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) was established in April 1998 by an act of Parliament as ..
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Big brother watching cable thieves

Security measures will be implemented to curb the sabotage of electrical equipment for copper cabling that is subsequently sold to scrap metal dealers.  The wanton destruction of electrical installations along national roads in KwaZulu-Natal by cable ..
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N7 Tierfontein will leave a legacy

For SANRAL, it is crucial that its projects not only significantly contribute to economic development and job creation, but that a legacy of empowerment is left behind after completion of the construction work.    The upgrade of ..
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Road upgrade aimed at boosting local economy

The roads agency is actively responding to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call to have “shovel-ready projects” in the pipeline to lead the current drive towards investment in infrastructure.  Communities in and around Rustenburg are set to benefit ..
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North coast N2 upgrade near completion

The almost R1-billion project will result in a 14-metre wide, safer dual–carriage highway, which will enable the key arterial road to cope with increased traffic volumes.    The upgrading of a 33km stretch of the N2 between Mtunzini ..
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Update on the N2 and N3 upgrades

Due to the length and estimated cost of the N2 and N3 upgrades, the strategy is to split the corridor into several detailed design and construction packages.    The upgrades of the N2 and N3 in KwaZulu-Natal form ..
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What makes roads last?

SANRAL is a state-owned agency responsible for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the national road network.  Five factors influence the performance of a pavement (road surface):   TRAFFIC: Traffic is the most important factor influencing ..
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