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Upgrading of N1 at Winburg will ease congestion

Project runs smoothly and on schedule despite small challenges. A 14-kilometre stretch of the N1 from Winburg South to Winburg Station in the Free State has been upgraded. The south-bound, two-lane carriageway has been rehabilitated and a new north-bound, two-lane carriageway has ..

Upgrading of N6 route on track

Work on the road will be completed on time despite challenges from natural elements. The upgrading of the N6 route between Smithfield and Rouxville by the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) is well underway and on track to ..

Overload control facility saves roads – and lives

Extensive overloading of trucks on the N2 restricted by dedicated staff who weigh and check trucks for road-worthiness. The Eteza Traffic Control Centre on the N2 in northern KwaZulu-Natal is helping curb the overloading of trucks that has resulted in a marked deterioration in ..

R75 Section 1 rehabilitation reaches half-way mark

Work on one of Nelson Mandela Bay’s primary arterial roads expected to be finished next year. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) announced that the R75 Section 1 rehabilitation and safety measurement improvements project currently taking place ..

Safety overhaul for R31 crossings

Significant upgrades are under way just outside Kimberley. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) has recently started construction on the upgrading of the three major intersections on the R31 Main Road, between Barkly West and Landbou Road. The intersections ..

Technology introduced to stop the danger of overloaded trucks

Weigh-in-motion system will enable authorities to effectively monitor heavy vehicles and improve productivity. Technology being introduced by the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) will revolutionise the way in which overloaded trucks are detected and result ..

Linking the Platinum Belt to South Africa

Upgrades to the R34 will be an economic enabler and is empowering local communities. The rehabilitation of the R34 national road from Schweizer-Reneke to Vryburg will bring the benefits of a smoother, safer, comfortable and less ..

Businesses close to busy road pose a hazard

SANRAL is concerned about safety risks for users and communities after encroachment of illegal hawkers and land invaders along busy road. The upgrading of the R573 Moloto Road brings jobs, training and opportunities to local businesses in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and ..

Huguenot Tunnel temporarily closed

Motorists should expect delays while travelling on the N1 between Paarl and Worcester, due to the temporary closure of the Huguenot Tunnel. The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists to expect delays while travelling ..

Why do pedestrians brave death to cross freeways?

SANRAL-facilitated research provides greater understanding of road user behaviour that will be used to increase safety. Research conducted on the Cape Town freeway network is shining more light on why pedestrians cross busy highways, braving the potential danger of being involved in ..