Of the 12 SMMEs appointed to build the walkways, eight were female-owned and four were youth-owned with CIDB level between 1 and 2.
The walkway completed by contractors who worked on the Birah River to Openshaw Village project.
Twelve SMMEs created work for 120 people during the construction of pedestrian walkways on the R72 Section 3 to Section 4 between Birah River and Openshaw Village in the Eastern Cape.
The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) appointed the 12 SMMEs to build the 7 787m of concrete pedestrian walkway over an 18-month period.
The work also included the construction of 19.5m³ gabion works, 1557m³ roadbed compacted to 90% MOD AASHTO, 1 168m³ SSG layer compacted to 95% MOD AASHTO and 639m³ concrete.
“During heavy rain there would be potholes on the gravel road making it difficult for community members to walk on the road,” said Roland Thompson, SANRAL Southern Region Project Manager.
Of the 12 SMMEs appointed to build the walkways, eight were female-owned and four were youth-owned with CIDB level between 1 and 2.
“Prior to commencement of any work, all the necessary routes were discussed with the community leaders. The routes were confirmed by the Project Liaison Officer (PLO) and contractor. Alternative routes were made available so there was no interference with land owners such as small farms, plots and grave yards,” said Mbulelo Peterson SANRAL Southern Region Manager.
Expressing interest
SMMEs needed to provide an expression of their interest in training.
Local SMMEs submitted their company profiles to the Project Liaison Committee (PLC) and the local municipality. Qualifying SMMEs were invited to write a competency test and the successful SMMEs then received tendering training by an accredited training facilitator.
Once the project commenced, SMMEs were given onsite training by an accredited training provider.
Training was provided for each layer they constructed, such as the roadbed, SSG and concrete. The main contractor issued the necessary paper work and trained SMMEs on how to complete daily reports, timesheets and daily safety task instruction (DSTI) sheet.
This was done through a dedicated SMME foreman.
Each project started with clear and grub, and thereafter the roadbed was constructed. This was followed by the construction of one layer of 100mm G6 material, while 50mm reinforced concrete layer was the final layer to the walkway.
“The entire process was labour intensive. The SANRAL materials testing laboratory team also tested for compaction,” said Peterson.
Yeyethu Bafazi is defying the odds and making moves in an industry that continues to undermine their capabilities and passion.
(From left to right) Thabile Nkonki, Siphokazi Cekwa and Zodidi Mbuzelwa, are three members of the Yeyethu Bafazi Construction consortium.
Yeyethu Bafazi Construction is a consortium established in 2018 by a group of five women subsequent to undergoing training with the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL).
The group, comprising of Thabile Nkonki from Talinko Construction, Zodidi Mbuzelwa from Junebug Tradings23 CC, Siphokazi Cekwana from Mthonyama Technologies, Nyameka Poyo of Going Places Construction and Projects, and Nomalunga Tonjeni from Rhu and Sons, hails from the dusty streets of Mthatha in the Eastern Cape province.
SANRAL training
The training programme with SANRAL was delivered over a four-year period and included modules such as; Start and Run a Business, Apply Business Concepts, Monitor Control Costs, Apply Construction Documents, Read and Interpret Drawings, and Calculate Construction Quantities, amongst others.
“Having identified the skills shortage in the roads sector, SANRAL targeted Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) to be trained to build safe roads within communities, whilst also being upskilled to prepare them to participate in the roads agency’s bigger road rehabilitation projects in future,” said Dr Mongezi Noah, a Community Development Specialist at SANRAL Southern Region.
This training programme took place in Port St Johns and included practical and theoretical aspects. Subsequent to the training, the group decided that forming a consortium would better position them as women in a male–dominated industry.
Construction industry in SA
The construction industry plays a vital role in South Africa’s economy and is a significant contributor to economic growth. It creates employment, especially for the least skilled members of society.
It creates many opportunities within communities and contributes directly to improving the quality of life of the users of its products.
With the country’s unemployment rate currently at 27.6% and the Eastern Cape’s unemployment rate at 37.4%, the role to be played by SMMEs in job creation is most significant now, and SANRAL’s investment in training programmes will yield positive results in this regard.
Defying the odds
Yeyethu Bafazi is defying the odds and making moves in an industry that continues to undermine their capabilities and passion.
They are determined to make a mark in South Africa’s most poverty-stricken province. The consortium is determined to bridge the gap by creating jobs, especially for those people who do not have skills and those without experience.
The consortium holds a Grade 5 Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading.
Their goal is to advance to Grade 9 CIDB grading soon. Their vision is to become the best construction company in the industry, specializing in Civil Construction, General Building for Government Clients, Commercial, Mining and Residential Sectors.
Thabile Nkonki, director of Yeyethu Bafazi Construction, said; “Dedication to service delivery, creating sustainable relationships with our clients and paying attention to detail is what sets us apart from our competitors.”
As a 100% black-owned business completely owned and operated by women, they often experience sexism and bias from the community and potential clientele.
Their capacity is often scrutinized despite having proven their competence through the range of construction projects completed, added Nkonki.
Yeyethu Bafazi Construction employs construction personnel living in and around Mthatha, thus making them not only innovators in the construction industry but also job creators in a South African economy with few work opportunities.
Upon concluding training, SANRAL keeps close ties with the training beneficiaries to ensure that they apply what they have learnt, and to ensure they progress.
“The trainees have to keep SANRAL well-informed of their activities and CIDB upgrading. They are also added to the database of companies that have received training from SANRAL,” said Noah.
Bridge wins Fulton Award as it is a “testament to excellence in the use of concrete”, said judges.
The award-winning bridge over the Olifants River.
The new South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) arch bridge on the N7 near Clanwilliam over the Olifants River in the Western Cape is this year’s winner of the prestigious Fulton Award for excellence in concrete construction.
The award acknowledges “the quality of SANRAL’s design and engineering capabilities. It also underlines its ability to work with contractors, clients, suppliers and labour to deliver world-class projects,” explained Louw Kannemeyer, SANRAL engineering executive.
The bridge is part of the upgrading of the N7 from Cape Town to the Namibian border – one of the important trade and tourist routes in the country.
It consists of the construction of a new road and bridge across the river adjacent to the present bridge, which was deemed to be unsafe and incapable of handling large volumes of traffic.
It is 166m long with a 93m-long arch.
The Fulton Award judges noted the attention to detail in design and construction, and the quality of the concrete finish, which make the bridge “a testament to excellence in the use of concrete”.
It is the highest honour bestowed by the Concrete Society of Southern Africa.
It celebrates excellence and outstanding achievements in concrete engineering and architecture. It attracts more than 30 entries annually in several categories.
SANRAL’s award was for projects with a value below R100-million. The principal agent on the project was Aurecon, while Stefanutti Stocks Coastal was the main contractor.
Another SANRAL bridge was commended by the Fulton Award judges. The Regents Park pedestrian bridge on the N17 in Gautengis part of a broader project on the highway and consists of three pedestrian bridges and facilities. The other two are at Ergo Road and KwaThema.
Fulton Award commended N17 Regents Park pedestrian bridge.
Regents Park was especially dangerous as the N17 carries up to 38 000 vehicles a day. The project improved safety for road users and pedestrians as well as providing a durable bridge, which will survive the realities of theft, vandalism and decay in an urban environment.
The bridge was given a special mention by the Fulton Award judges.
The operators at the TMC are responsible for visual surveillance of the freeway network to detect incidents and manage traffic flows.
The cameras used form part of SANRAL’s Freeway Management System (FMS) used to manage traffic flow and incidents on strategic national roads.
Cutting-edge technology managed by the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL), combined with the quick action of law enforcement officers led to the swift apprehension of hijackers near Alexandra.
The hijackers were spotted on cameras operated by the SANRAL Traffic Management Centre (TMC) and arrested by police officials within 13 minutes after the hijacking occurred near the London Road exit on the N3.
The cameras used form part of SANRAL’s Freeway Management System (FMS) used to manage traffic flow and incidents on strategic national roads.
According to SANRAL spokesperson Vusi Mona, one of the supervisors on duty at the TMC alerted the Joburg Metro Police officials – also stationed at the centre – of suspicious activity next to the road.
This was pickedup from the closed-circuit television cameras used to monitor major roads in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.
Real–time surveillance
The operators at the TMC are responsible for visual surveillance of the freeway network to detect incidents and manage traffic flows.
When incidents occur, response vehicles are dispatched and the public is informed through Variable Message Signs (VMS) located along the freeways, on Twitter and the i-Traffic website.
In Gauteng, SANRAL has its own fleet of On-Road-Service vehicles that assist with securing, clearing and re-instatement of traffic on the Gauteng e-roads.
All this happens in real time.
In the Alexandra hijacking, the JMPD alerted its freeway unit, which apprehended the perpetrators.
“The close-circuit cameras are vital to our efforts to improve the safety and comfort of commuters who travel on the SANRAL network,” said Mona.
“One of the benefits of the Freeway Management system is that it introduced a comprehensive monitoring system that can detect crashes, stationary vehicles, veld fires and hijackings.
“This incident again demonstrated the value that a well-managed road network brings to road users and to the social economy of the country,” he said.
Recently the SANRAL ITS received a prestigious engineering award for its ability to optimise traffic flow, improve road safety and enhance traffic management on the road network.
This is a ground–breaking intervention and has since influenced several engineering disciplines to develop advanced transportation solutions for the country.
Mona said SANRAL is proud to have partnered with local law enforcement authorities, provincial governments and various agencies from the Department of Transport to make this work.
The SANRAL TMC operates 24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to keep road users safe . Mona encourages the public to visit the i-Traffic website at www.i-traffic.co.za for more information and to get all the latest updates.
TRAC prides itself on offering quality road infrastructure and therefore continuously works on improving and maintaining itsroute.
Several bridges were widened, and barrier walls, drains and walkways were built.
Trans African Concessions (TRAC) is delighted to announce that the major upgrade of the EN4, between Matola and Maputo (Sections 19 and 20) in Mozambique, has been completed.
The road between the two densely-populated urban areas has been upgraded to a six-lane carriageway and the existing paving was rehabilitated.
In addition, several bridges were widened, and barrier walls, drains and walkways were built.
Some auxiliary works, such as pedestrian walkways and a few drainage elements, are still incomplete and are expected to be finalised in July 2019.
However, this is unlikely to frustrate motorists. The possibility of constructing an elevated median between the two carriageways from the Shoprite Intersection to the Maputo Plaza in a separate contract is being considered and discussed with the authorities.
As is always expected with projects of this magnitude, traffic disruptions were experienced during the construction phase.
TRAC thanks road users for their patience and understanding.
TRAC prides itself on offering quality road infrastructure and therefore continuously works on improving and maintaining our route.
We value our road users and take our commitment to maintaining the N4 Toll Route on par with world standards seriously, for their benefit and safety.
The agency is committed to creating economic opportunities for small black businesses to grow and prosper.
Officials at the stakeholder engagement in Upington.
The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) held a stakeholder engagement session in Upington, attended by local subcontractors in the road construction industry, local labour, emerging SMMEs, provincial and local government, and members of the Upington business community.
The session was opened by the recently elected Mayor of David Kruiper Municipality, Councillor Michael Segede, who lauded SANRAL’s contribution to the development of the regional economy through its various road construction ventures across the Northern Cape.
Key to this engagement was identifying emerging SMMEs in the road construction industrythat need training and capacity building to ensure they are familiar with the procurement requirements when doing business with the state, and to understand their developmental needs.
Economic opportunities
SANRAL is committed to creating economic opportunities for small black businesses to grow and prosper, and recognises that for this to materialise they need to be supported from the very beginning with the necessary training that will enable them to tender competitively, realistically and profitably.
Randall Cable, SANRAL Western Region Manager, said: “This engagement today is the start of a process of unlocking value in this community. Opportunities for small businesses should not just be limited to construction work. Where products can be supplied, those suppliers should be sourced from the local pool.
“Where support services, ie catering, facilities, etc, are needed, local businesses should have the first opportunity to benefit from these contracts. I am pleased the new Mayor, Cllr Segede is on the same page with us and committed to improving cooperative governance so that together we can enable communities to carve a pathway out of poverty.”
As the engagement was held during youth month, a part of the programme was also dedicated to promoting SANRAL’s bursary and scholarship programme, which benefits deserving young peoplewho excel at Maths and Science, but for whom financial challenges could be an obstacle to succeeding academically.
“We don’t attract enough applications from this area, and we are appealing to the municipality to use their local communication platforms to spread the word and encourage teachers, parents and learners to take advantage of this lifeline,” continued Cable.
Job creation and skills development
SANRAL’s conventional road construction projects across the Northern Cape are all reaching completion, and while there are ongoing Routine Route Maintenance contracts in place, which support the local economy with job creation and skills development, a concerted effort is being made to speed up the process of rolling out large construction tenders, which would create a massive cash injection into the regional and local economy.
Cable said: “Guided by SANRAL’s Transformation Policy we are committed to working with all stakeholders in the road construction arena, as we recognise the critical role that SANRAL plays in the economic development of our country at large. Going forward, all SANRAL projects will be facilitated through an inclusive and consultative process, using Project Liaison Committees (PLCs) that are being set up locally in the targeted project areas with all relevant stakeholders.
“We look forward to rolling out new projects across the Northern Cape in the future and want to ensure that the way is paved for local labour and SMMEs to seize the opportunities that road construction projects can bring to the marginalised communities along the route,” concluded Cable.
Apart from improved traffic flow, local communities will further benefit from the initiative through job creation.
According to TRAC CEO Graham Esterhuysen, the project is in line with the company’s commitment to communities along the N4 Toll Route.
In line with their commitment to offer road users world-class road infrastructure, Trans African Concessions (TRAC) is delighted to announce the construction of the Karino Interchange in Mbombela, Mpumalanga.
The R390-million project commenced in June and will see the existing intersection transformed into a grade separated interchange.
This section of the N4 Toll Route has become synonymous with daily peak-hour traffic delays at the KMIA/Plaston Road/N4 intersection, following a notable growth of residential areas such as Kanyamazane and Karino.
Improve traffic flow
The interchange will improve traffic flow onto and off the N4 Toll Route. It will also enhance safety as it will eliminate the need for pointsmen who currently manage the morning and afternoon traffic.
Raubex Construction has been appointed as the project’s main contractor.
Roadworks will spread over 4kmwith the project expected to take just over two years to complete.
Traffic deviations of one–lane free flow will be implemented throughout construction, which may result in slower moving traffic.
Locals benefit
According to TRAC CEO Graham Esterhuysen, the project is in line with the company’s commitment to communities along the N4 Toll Route.
Apart from improved traffic flow, local communities will further benefit from the initiative through job creation.
“Local contractors will be appointed to assist the main contractor. The process is already in motion, with the contractor following SANRAL’s 14-point plan for road construction projects,” explained Esterhuysen.
This plan focuses on improved liaison with local communities and structures which in turn ensures inclusivity in the allocation of project-related work to locals.
TRAC is excited about this project and urges road users to be patient and cautious during the construction phase and to obey all road construction signage when travelling through the area.
Skills development, research and knowledge accumulation must be a national priority if we want to maximise on the opportunities presented by the fourth industrial revolution.
Lungile Madlala, a member of SANRAL’s Board of Directors, said SANRAL recognises the value that leading-edge research brings to the design, construction and management of South Africa’s primary road network.
The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) prides its self on its world-class national road network.
For SANRAL to continue to be ranked among the best in an increasingly competitive global environment depends primarily on the quality of our education system.
Youth Month 2019 presents us with a unique opportunity to reflect on what SANRAL’s youth investment has been in the past.
Skills development, research and knowledge accumulation must be a national priority if we want to maximise on the opportunities presented by the fourth industrial revolution.
In recent years, our focus has shifted towards the production of skilled human resources who are able to play a leading role in the creation of knowledge that can be used to benefit the broader society.
The government continues to make strides in ensuring that tertiary education is more accessible to students who were excluded in the past. SANRAL has invested immensely in the youth over the years.
In the past year, the agency has awarded scholarships worth more than R4-million to high school learners, enabling and encouraging them to take mathematics, science and English as senior subjects.
SANRAL recognises the value that leading-edge research brings to the design, construction and management of South Africa’s primary road network.
As a country we will not be able to attain the growth objectives set out in the National Development Plan 2030 without a well-planned and -maintained road infrastructure network.
It is important we encourage and inspire the next generation to follow careers in technical fields such as engineering and construction.
We must create opportunities throughout the entire education value chain, from primary school to advanced research and development.
Universities of technology and colleges for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) play a critical role in preparing young people for careers in sought-after trades.
We have taken a conscious decision to focus on these institutions. Importantly, SANRAL has recognised the need to bridge the gap between the academic training offered at universities and colleges and the demands of professional careers in the construction and engineering sectors.
SANRAL has awarded bursaries to students to study engineering, construction and the built environment. Internships are made available to students on many of the major road construction projects currently under way across the country.
The establishment of the Technical Excellence Academy (TEA) in Port Elizabeth was an imaginative move by SANRAL to address a critical area of skills development in our country.
At the TEA, engineering graduates now receive the practical experience they require to obtain professional registration as engineers.
The programme serves as a valuable bridge between the academic training of engineers and their professional careers through on-the-job training and access to SANRAL’s specialised software and laboratory facilities.
This is a long-term investment in the next generation of engineers and artisans who will have to plan and manage the country’s physical infrastructure in the decades to come.
It fits in well with SANRAL’s other research and academic pursuits – through its partnerships with universities in the fields of pavement engineering, construction, road safety and smart mobility.
Together these innovation hubs contribute to the growth of a dynamic engineering sector with world-class expertise in road design, construction and transport management.
SANRAL’s investment in education and research is a prime example of what can be achieved by both state-owned entities and the private sector committed to the creation of a prosperous and growing South Africa.
My hope is that Youth Month 2019 will inspire many young South Africans to grab the opportunities opening and make valuable contributions to building the country of the future.
This is an opinion piece by Lungile Madlala, a member of SANRAL’s Board of Directors.
This initiative addresses matters of concern raised by local business and the municipality, in addition to educating about the opportunities available.
From left to right: Nontobeko Mathenjwa(SANRAL), Madoda Mthembu(SANRAL), MMC C.N Hlophe, MEC Petrus Ngomane, Emmau Zodwa Ngcane, Solomon Mahlalela, Melba Geca (SANRAL).
Small businesses in Nkomazi are set to benefit from upcoming road construction projects.
The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL), accompanied by the Honourable Petrus Ngomane, the newly appointed MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism in Mpumalanga, and Nkomazi Local Municipality Mayor Cllr Johan Mkhatshwa, embarked on a drive to inform stakeholders about the opportunities that exist in the road construction industry.
Transformation and projects
SANRAL’s transformation policy opens opportunities in the road construction industry.
Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs) in Nkomazi will benefit from SANRAL’s upcoming road upgrade and routine road maintenance projects, said Madoda Mthembu, SANRAL’s Operations and Maintenance Manager.
One such project is the improvement of the R581 from the R570 intersection near One Tree Hill to Tonga.
The project is still in the design phase, with construction set to begin in 2021.
It will entail the addition of passing or climbing lanes, earth and layer works, safety improvements, drainage and structural improvements.
Local businesses can also look forward to 176km of upcoming routine road maintenance projects, which will include among others, general maintenance of the road reserve, grass cutting, storm water drainage, fencing and road signs.
Taking SANRAL to Nkomazi
Attended by local municipality officials and business people, the “Taking SANRAL to Nkomazi” initiative took place on 14 June with the aim of addressing matters of concern raised by local business and the municipality, in addition to educating those in attendance about the opportunities available to them.
“It is our objective to involve the communities in the immediate vicinity of our projects, especially on our routine road maintenance and community development work packages.
“Previously, smaller contractors had to face many barriers to entry, but, now, SANRAL’s corporate strategy and transformation policy empowers us, as an agency that plays a major role in the construction industry, to develop emerging contractors,” Mthembu added.
Central to the discussion was the economic impact of roads on Mpumalanga’s economy. “Our people must benefit from SANRAL’s work. All three spheres of government must work together. We want to develop Nkomazi and place factories and manufacturing companies near the border, benefiting the people of Mpumalanga. Good roads are important for this to be achieved,” MEC Ngomane said.
“South Africa has a well-maintained road network.Today we can drive from Malelane to Pretoria without having to go through Nelspruit, all thanks to SANRAL. As we plan to grow our economy, we will need more roads. Let us begin by taking care of our current roads. SANRAL, you are a part of us. My hope is that our partnership will be fruitful and will continue to grow.”
Mayor Mkhatshwa, added: “We are pleased with SANRAL’s presence here today. We trust there will be economic improvement. Our people didn’t know where to go to access SANRAL business and employment opportunities.
“We, as a province, are strategically located between two countries and this should mean opportunity for our people. We need this to become more than just strategic placement. We want to see things happening.”
SMME DEVELOPMENT
Mthembusaid SANRAL is committed to providing opportunities for small contractors that have limited experience.
This is done through various community development projects.
“Local SMMEs are able to build and maintain these roads for their local municipality. This will help them gain experience and improve their CIDB grading and skills levels,” said Mthembu.
As per government policy for SMME development, main contractors are required to subcontract 30% of the contract value to SMMEs of CIDB grading 1-6.
In some cases, main contractors enter into joint ventures, with a 70/30 split between a 9CE main contractor as the lead partner and lower-grading contractors (5CE, 6CE or 7CE) as the joint venture targeted partners.
Driven by this commitment, SANRAL has visited all provinces in South Africa with the aim of engaging communities and interested organisations in its transformation strategy, which commits to give suitably qualified emerging enterprises an opportunity to perform some of the work awarded to main contractors.
“As much as we would all like to see transformation take place quickly, local business must understand that we cannot do this outside of the prescripts of the law. We are guided by the Public Finance Management Act, which binds us to doing business fairly,” Mthembu concluded.
The timing for the upgrades is scheduled for September, October and November 2019.
During specific upgrades to the ventilation system, the tunnel will be completely closed to all heavy vehicles, for five days in each direction, 10 days in total. These dates will be confirmed closer to the time.
Following extensive research and planning, the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) has put together an operations plan for the much-needed upgrades to the Huguenot Tunnel.
After 31years of continuous and safe operation, the electrical and mechanical systems have neared the end of their operational life spans and need replacement to ensure compliance to international safety standards.
At anengagement session held in Worcester, SANRAL’s regional leadership presented the operational requirements and time schedule of the upgrades to stakeholders from local and provincial government, the road freight industry, agricultural sector and local business community.
“In considering the travel patterns of road users, peak traffic times, the economic impact of a full-scale closure and detour routes, we have decided that commencing in September 2019, the tunnel would be closed to traffic from 10pm to 6am, Monday to Thursday. This means that the tunnel will be fully open from Friday to Sunday for all road users,” said Randall Cable, SANRAL Western Region Manager.
Holiday traffic considered
The timing for the upgrades is scheduled for September, October and November 2019. Work will then be suspended during December and early January, to accommodate the increased volumes of holiday traffic that make use of the Huguenot Tunnel.
Once the schools re-open in January work will resume and the off-peak closure will come into effect again.
During specific upgrades to the ventilation system, the tunnel will be completely closed to all heavy vehicles, for five days in each direction, 10 days in total. These dates will be confirmed closer to the time.
Cable said: “We are particularly mindful of the effects the off-peak closure may have on the long-distance freight community and the agricultural sector, where farmers may be transporting goods to Cape Town for export purposes, under night–time conditions in line with harvesting times.
“Where transport schedules can be amended to ensure heavy vehicles pass through the tunnel before 10pm, we strongly advise this. However, where this is not possible, one of the various alternative routes should be taken. We are exploring further engagement with the agricultural sector in this regard.”
Alternative routes
Alternative routes include Paarl–DuToit’s Kloof Pass–Worcester (±62km), Paarl–Gouda-Tulbagh–Worcester (±121km) or Wellington-Tulbagh-Ceres (± 74km.) Depending on origin and destination, the N2 Grabouw to Villiersdorp (41km) is also an option.
“Where unforeseen changes to the schedule are necessitated, we will communicate these as soon as possible to ensure road users are fully informed of the work being carried out and the effects this may have on traffic flow,” concluded Cable.
Real-time and accurate Huguenot Tunnel closure information will be made available on www.i-traffic.co.za and the SANRAL website www.nra.co.za to allow road users to plan their journeys accordingly.
Various other social media platforms will also be used to convey real-time and accurate information to all stakeholders.
While SANRAL apologises for the inconvenience these upgrades may cause, the safety of every road user passing through the Huguenot Tunnel, is our prime objective.
