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SANRAL recently awarded a project to address the Merriespruit steel-ribbed culvert on the R33 washed out due to inclement weather. SANRAL is excited by the fact that this project will improve road safety on this section of the road.

At the same time that the new Merriespruit bridge is being constructed, SANRAL will also replace the rusted steel-ribbed culverts on the adjacent Brakspruit and Barberskuil streams with brand new reinforced concrete bridges.

SANRAL noted that when the three bridges are completed, the R33 will most likely be the preferred route between Vaalwater and Lephalale, as it is 25 km shorter than the alternative route.

The project’s high-level scope comprises establishing a small materials testing laboratory on site, including providing facilities for the engineer. An operational borrow pit will be established and three single-lane temporary deviations constructed at the site of each new bridge. There will be a manually operated Stop-Go through the day and traffic light-controlled signals at night. Additional work involves the constructing road and drainage works, three reinforced concrete bridges, the erection of guardrails, road signs, and applying road markings and road studs. Work will be done on protecting the slopes and establishing vegetation, and testing materials.

SANRAL’s Northern Region Manager, Mr Hlahla, indicated that this was a crucial link in the Limpopo province, and travellers on the road would benefit from improved travelling times and improved road safety. He further indicated that the project would benefit local SMMEs and positively impact the local economy. He noted that several work opportunities would be made available to local targeted enterprises in the Modimolle-Mookgophong and Lephalale Local Municipalities (MMLM & LLM). Local labour would also be sourced from the municipalities.

A Project Liaison Committee (PLC) consisting of stakeholders from MMLM and LLM has been established and was inducted in December 2020. After a slow start, the PLC is functioning well, and meetings are conducted frequently.

The awarded tender amount was R79 million. The consultant is a joint venture (JV) company between LEO Consulting (Pty) Ltd and Superstructures. The Project Manager is Alan Agaienz, who can be contacted at 012 426 6200 or AgaienzA@nra.co.za

SANRAL has awarded a project for resurfacing the National Road R37 from Burgersfort km 0.0 to km 14.0. The project’s scope includes the re-gravelling shoulders, edge-break repairs, constructing edge beams at property entrances, intersections and taxi bays, cleaning hydraulic structures and culverts, replacing bridge joints where required, applying temporary and permanent road markings, installing permanent road studs, repairing, renewing, or installing new guardrails and finishing off the road reserve.

The project will improve the smooth riding quality and skid resistance of the pavement. It will also enhance the job creation during construction. The targeted labour is 6% and 30% for targeted enterprises. There will be fewer delays on the road caused by maintenance work.

The project amount for R48 million was awarded to contractor Actophambili Roads (Pty) Ltd. The consultant is Quantra Consulting. The Project Manager is Mr Lethu Dlanjwa, who can be contacted on 012 426 6200 or DlanjwaL@nra.co.za.

SANRAL’s Northern Region Manager, Mr Hlahla, indicated that this project would improve the current pavement and benefit travellers by improving travel time and riding quality. He noted that the project would benefit local SMMEs and would have a positive impact on the local economy.

SANRAL has awarded two projects for resurfacing the National Road R578, Section 1, from N1 (km 0.0) to Maholisi (km 16.0) and from Mahodlogwa (km 35.8) to Nwamata (km 56.0) in the Limpopo province.

The high-level scope of this project includes traffic accommodation, pre-treatment of the existing road, drains, edge-break repairs and edge beams, base and surface patches, bridge joints, seal construction, road marking, re-gravelling shoulders, rut filling, slurry texture treatment, constructing edge beams at property entrances, intersections and taxi bays, cleaning hydraulic structures and culverts, replacing bridge joints where required, applying temporary and permanent road markings, installing permanent road studs, repairing, renewing or installing new guardrails and finishing off the road reserve.

This project provides work and will stimulate job creation during construction as the labour target is 6% and 30% for targeted enterprises. The project will increase business activities from tourism and lead to jobs even after the project has been completed. It will reduce the travel time between Makhado, Giyani and Kruger National Park, and the maintenance work will cause fewer delays. This project aims to improve surface drainage by removing ruts and making the road safer, eliminating the potential of aquaplaning.

The tender amount for project R.578-010-2019/4 is R54 million. The contractor is Roadmac Surfacing (Pty) Ltd, and the consultant is Urbanstrut Consulting Engineers.

The tender amount for project R.578-010-2019/6 is R62 million, and the Contractor is Imvula Roads & Civils. The appointed Consultant is Urbanstrut Consulting Engineers. The project manager for both projects is Lethu Dlanjwa, who can be contacted on 012 426 6200 or DlanjwaL@nra.co.za.

SANRAL’s Northern Region Manager, Mr Hlahla, indicated that this project would improve the current pavement and benefit travellers by improving travel time and riding quality. He noted that the project would benefit local SMMEs and positively impact the local economy.

SANRAL has awarded projects for resurfacing National Road R572, section 2, from Monte Christo (km 0.0) to Rooigrond (km 24.0) and from Rooigrond (km 24.0) to Tom Burke (km 47.95) in the Limpopo province. The awards were made under contract numbers R.572-020-2019/1 and R.572-020-2019/2, respectively.

The high-level scope of the project includes the mobilisation period and site establishment, traffic accommodation, the required pre-treatment of existing road-edge break repairs, constructing edge beams, base and surface patches, repairing bridge joints, constructing seals and applying road markings.

The tender amount for R572, Section 2, from Monte Christo (km 0.0) to Rooigrond (km 24.0) is approximately R82 million and from Rooigrond (km 24.0) to Tom Burke (km 47.95) is about R83 million.

The projects aim to improve the ride quality and reduce travel time. The projects would make the road safer, comfortable and easier to travel on. The job creation activities would be undertaken through employing SMMEs, casual labour and PLOs, thus enhancing the economic benefit for the community. The projects already have an established PLC.

The Project Manager is Ms Nozipho Ngomane, who can be contacted on 012 426 6200 or NgomaneN@nra.co.za. The contractor is Roadspan Surfaces (Pty) Ltd, and the consultant is Royal Mndawe Holdings (Pty) Ltd.

SANRAL’s Northern Region Manager, Mr Hlahla, indicated the project would assist in preserving the existing pavement and travellers would benefit from reduced travel times and improved ride quality. He noted that the project would subcontract a minimum of 30% of the work to targeted enterprises, as defined in the Contract Data. This would benefit local SMMEs and have a positive impact on the local economy.

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SANRAL has commenced with project R.037-020-2005/1 and C.002-013-2014/1 to improve and widen the existing single-carriageway road between Burgersfort and the Modikwa mine turnoff.

In this project, SANRAL will upgrade the existing road and establish new intersections by constructing six roundabouts at the major intersections. Public transports stops will be built and will include bus bays and bus shelters. The project’s scope also includes constructing sidewalks from intersections to bus bays, the construction of two new bridges and the widening of one other bridge. This project aims to improve the safety of pedestrians. The final road section will have 4 x 3.5 m lanes with 2.5 m surfaced shoulders and a 2.0 m painted island (median island).

The project will benefit the community by relieving congestion during peak hours, increasing road safety and traffic flow, and improving pedestrian safety. Jobs will be created for the local community and contribute to the upliftment of the SMMEs.

The SANRAL Project Manager is Lethu Dlanjwa (012 426 6200 or DlanjwaL@nra.co.za), the contractor is Edwin Construction (Pty) Ltd, and the consultant is Ilifa Africa Engineers (Pty) Ltd. The tender value is approximately R600 million. SANRAL’s Northern Region Manager, Mr Hlahla, indicated that this project would improve the current pavement and benefit travellers by improving travel time and riding quality. He noted that the project would benefit local SMMEs and positively impact the local economy. It is estimated that at least 20 SMMEs will be employed on the project, and more than 300 job opportunities will be created.

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SANRAL recently awarded a project for the resurfacing of National Road R33, Section 6, from Mkhondo (km 0.0) to Amsterdam (km 36.0) in the Mpumalanga Province. This project aims to reduce the travelling times and ensure smooth riding quality with improved skid resistance. The high-level scope comprises site establishment, traffic accommodation, pre-treatment of existing road, edge-break repairs and construction of edge beams. Major work includes the base and surface patches, bridge joints repairs, seal construction and the painting of new road markings.

Other works to be undertaken are clearing and shaping of existing open drains, construction of subsoil drains where required and clearing of hydraulic structures and finishing off road reserves.

The economic benefit consists of the following:

• Targeted Labour:                                Minimum of 6% of the Final Contract Value.
• Targeted Enterprise:                           Minimum of 30% of the Final Contract Value.

The tender amount for the project was R91 million. The appointed consultant is Royal Mndawe Holdings (Pty) Ltd (also trading as ROMH) with Roadmac Surfacing (Pty) Ltd as the contractor. The Project Manager is Ms Palesa Monamodi, who can be contacted on 012 426 6200 or MonamodiP@nra.co.za SANRAL’s Northern Region Manager, Mr Hlahla, indicated that the R33 is an important strategic route, and this project will have positive economic spinoffs for the local economy. He further noted that preserving the current pavement aligns with SANRAL’s asset-preservation strategy, ensuring that national roads are kept at world-class standards. He stated that he looked forward to working with the community and the local authority to implement this project.

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SANRAL recently awarded a project for the resurfacing of National Road R33, Section 7, from Amsterdam (km 0.0) to N17 Intersection (km 52.5) in the Mpumalanga Province. This project aims to reduce the travel times, provide good riding quality and improved skid resistance on this section of the road. The high-level scope comprises site establishment, traffic accommodation, pre-treatment of existing road-edge break repairs and construction of edge beams. Major work includes base and surface patches, bridge joints repairs, seal construction and the painting of new road markings.

Other works to be undertaken will include clearing and shaping of existing open drains, construction of subsoil drains where required, the clearing of hydraulic structures and finishing off the road reserve.

The economic benefit consists of the following:

• Targeted Labour: Minimum of 6% of the Final Contract Value
• Targeted Enterprise: Minimum of 30% of the Final Contract Value.

The tender amount was R122 million. The appointed consultant is SKI Civil & Structural Engineers with Roadmac Surfacing (Pty) Ltd as the contractor. The Project Managers are Ms Palesa Monamodi and Mr Taelo Rabothata. They can be contacted on 012 426 6200 or MonamodiP@nra.co.za and rabothatat@nra.co.za

SANRAL’s Northern Region Manager, Mr Hlahla, indicated that the R33 is an important strategic route and this project will have positive economic spinoffs for the local economy. He further noted that the preservation of the current pavement is in line with SANRAL’s asset-preservation strategy, ensuring that national roads are kept at world-class standards. He stated that he looked forward to working with the community and the local authority to implement this project.

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Pretoria, 13 June 2021 – SANRAL has awarded a project to improve the R510, Section 2, from Bierspruit at km 6.4 to Thabazimbi at km 33.8 in Limpopo province. This road passes through chrome, iron and platinum mining area and thus carries high traffic volumes and a high percentage of heavy vehicles. The main travelling benefits of the improvement are safety and shorter travelling times, increased passing opportunities from adding passing lanes and 3 m wide paved shoulders.

The economic benefits are that 30% of the contract value will be spent on targeted enterprises, 8% will go to local labour. It will create an estimated 100 new jobs at the project’s peak and throughout the project.

The project will widen the existing carriageway and provide surfaced shoulders and passing lanes. It will strengthen the existing pavement by reworking existing layers. It will improve vertical and horizontal alignments and drainage, upgrade intersections, and lengthen and upgrade existing minor and major structures where there is insufficient capacity. There will be access materials for base and subbase construction from stockpiles in the surrounding areas due to mining activities along the road. The project will accommodate traffic flow.

The Thabazimbi Local Municipality (TLM) is currently compiling a nomination list for the proposed members of the Project Liaison Committee (PLC). As indicated, there will be work opportunities for targeted enterprises invited from the Thabazimbi Local Municipal area and who will be engaged as sub-contractors to the main contractor. The tender amount is R458 million, the consultant is Royal Haskoning DHV (Pty) Ltd, and the contractor is Raubex Construction (Pty) Ltd. The Project Manager is Alan Agaienz, who can be contacted on 012 426 6200 or AgaienzA@nra.co.za SANRAL’s Northern Region Manager, Mr Hlahla, indicated that this is a crucial link in the Limpopo province, and travellers would benefit from improved travelling times and road safety. He noted that the project would benefit local SMMEs and positively impact the local economy. He looked forward to working with the community and the local authority to implement this project.

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