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Hammarsdale to strengthen logistics, transport corridor

The project has presented the area with an excellent opportunity for local SMME development, and the creation of employment opportunities for the area’s population. Once completed, the existing simple diamond interchange at Hammarsdale will be an upgraded ..

SANRAL strives to keep South Africa world-class

SANRAL positions itself to play a defining role in keeping South Africa world-class through its infrastructure. The value of the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) to the South African economy through the provision ..

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 ..

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 ..

Ensuring bridges adhere to the highest standards

At present, 93% of bridges are in good condition – a very high percentage considering that SANRAL has increasingly taken over the management of older provincial roads where safety standards were lower. The national road network, including ..

KwaZulu-Natal road upgrades will boost national economy

SANRAL has long recognised that the importance of transport infrastructure to economic growth creates opportunities for private investment in road development and management. KwaZulu-Natal has two major ports in Durban and Richards Bay, and the expeditious movement ..

Road innovation protects all

The use of technology to promote road safety is very much aligned with the ‘Safe Systems’ approach adopted globally through the United Nation’s Plan for Road Safety. Engineering plays an important role in road safety in ..

SANRAL to apply sustainable roads rating system in road infrastructure delivery

SuRF’s rating tool is set up so road authorities can set targets for relevant credits they wish to apply to specific projects for use by their service providers. For the first time in South Africa, a rating ..

Let’s be safe 24-7, 365!

At SANRAL, road safety is always top of mind. Being alert and aware should be of the utmost importance each time you are on the road. Sadly, road safety usually only crosses people’s minds during peak periods of ..

Strong steps taken against overloading

Weigh-in-motion (WIM) technology has been installed at several traffic control centres on major highways. New technology introduced on the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) network enables road authorities to get accurate data on ..