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SANRAL R150m R71 Upgrade eases congestion during Easter

The R71 bridge construction milestones were achieved jointly by the construction of a dual carriageway, a widening the road, and a road overlay. Furthermore, a pedestrian walkway was constructed for pedestrians at the shoulder of the ..

Building a brighter future

For a nation to succeed, you must do more than just build up its infrastructure. You need to develop its people. That’s why, for the last 8 years, SANRAL has helped 89 young South Africans follow ..

Summertime and the road is easy

The summer season is about food, family and fun. Luckily the good times start on the road, writes Lebohang Thulo.

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, ..

Building dreams through roads

South Africa needs engineers, so does SANRAL and that is a common interest they have. The agency has stepped in to assist with full bursaries and internships and in this way it helps itself as well ..

New Route to provide safety and comfort to road users

The proposed route is set to significantly ease the congestion on the current Van Reenen’s Pass route and will result in higher levels of safety on the road.

The beauty of SA’s largest province

The largest province in the country boasts the brightest stars ever and once a year, spectacular flowers. If that sounds like a romantic or family getaway to experience, it is time to take a tour in ..

Trout in Limpopo saved by a better road

“As members of the trout family, we would like to thank SANRAL for saving us from the disruption of the environment on the R71, where our home is underground, during the rehabilitation of this road in ..

Silence on the road surface please

Roads with rough surfaces are noisiest, while asphalt is quieter ad smoother in comparison. SANRAL undertook an investigation into seal types that could potentially reduce noise, with the intention to use the resulting information to lay ..

Walking Wonder bridge makes it to the top

The Isando Pedestrian Bridge, nicknamed the “Walking Wonder,” near the O. R Tambo International Airport has improved pedestrian safety and journey times. The bridge also received a commendation at the steel Awards.