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SANRAL erects a fence to protect the world’s smallest desert

The Red Desert Nature Reserve also comprises several habitats ranging from coastal marine, grasslands, coastal forests, swamp forests, krantzes, desert and riverine to wetland. One of South Africa’s best-kept conservation secrets, the smallest desert in the world, ..

Coastal road in great shape to handle festive season traffic

Road users urged to take a break during long distances to avoid the dangers fatigue brings. The N2, which connects Cape Town with the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast along the eastern seaboard, is in great shape to ..

Minister officially opens iconic Mt Edgecombe Interchange

This upgrade has forever changed the landscape, and will no doubt become a recognizable landmark. Five years after the first pile was driven into the ground for major upgrading, the iconic Mount Edgecombe Interchange was officially opened by Minister of ..

SANRAL develops knowledge economy with all-weekend Hackathon for youth

The Hackathon challenged participants to use the data and technology available to them to come up with tangible solutions for the road user. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) understands the importance of ..

Less traffic congestion for Hartbeespoort Dam

Motorists will enjoy a free flow of traffic and there will be a better link to the North West Province from the west of Pretoria and Johannesburg once the project is completed. Traffic flow in the ..

Warm asphalt is becoming the industry standard

When compared to hot mix asphalt, warm mix asphalt cools has less impact on the environment and is safer for workers. The benefits of using warm asphalt as opposed to hot asphalt on South Africa’s national ..

SANRAL-Wirtgen MoU levels the playing field for smaller contractors

Memorandum of Understanding will afford small to medium construction contractors’ full access to the Wirtgen Group’s full suite of leading equipment brands, as well as financing, training and logistics. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited ..

Creating jobs through road construction

SMMEs benefit from the construction of haul and access roads. The Msikaba North haul road is nearing completion after early delays necessitated by relocation of families and graves. Irvin Khoza, assistant resident engineer on the project, said the ..

Roads are part of South Africa’s heritage

“Roads tell a story of who we are, where come from as a country … and speak to our future.” Enjoying a holiday this Heritage Month has not just been about arriving at the destination, but ..

Upgraded Mount Edgecombe Interchange has forever changed the landscape

Interchange will resemble a massive cruise ship at night with state-of-the-art lighting spectacularly illuminating the concrete ramps. The Mount Edgecombe Interchange is an impressive and thrilling structure, and the multiple engineering achievements behind this mammoth project are testament to the exceptional skill and abilities of the entire construction team. The ..