What is the current length of SANRAL roads in Limpopo?
The length is 3 645km.

Please give a list of SANRAL roads in Limpopo

• N1 from Gauteng/Limpopo border to Beit Bridge Border Post
• N11 from Mpumalanga/Limpopo border to Grobler’s Bridge border post
• R33 from Marble Hall to Lephalale
• R36 from MP/LP border to N1 (Bandelierkop)
• R37 from Polokwane to LP/MP border
• R40 from MP/LP border to R71 (Phalaborwa)
• R71 from Polokwane to Phalaborwa
• R81 from Polokwane to Giyani
• R101 from Bela Bela to Polokwane
• R510 from NW/LP border to Monte Christo
• R516 from Bela Bela to Thabazimbi
• R518 from Mokopane to Lephalale
• R520 from Vaalwater to R510
• R521 from Polokwane to Vivo
• R523 from Vivo to Masekwaspoort
• R524 from Makhado to Kruger National Park
• R526 from Mica to R71
• R529 from R71 to Giyani
• R531 from R40 to Kruger National Park
• R532 from R36 to MP/LP border
• R555 from Stofberg to Burgersfort
• R572 from Monte Christo to Tom Burke
• R573 from Siyabuswa to Marble Hall (Moloto Road)
• R578 from Makhado to Giyani
• R579 from Groblersdal to Lebowakgomo

What projects are under way in Limpopo?

• R573 Moloto Road
• N1 Polokwane Ring Road
• N1 Musina bypass
• R518 Lephalale to Marken
• R524 to Punda Maria Gate
• N1 km 70 to Musina

How does SANRAL ensure roads in Limpopo reach international norms?
SANRAL focuses on the effective maintenance of its roads through ongoing routine road maintenance (RRM) contracts. These contracts generally run for three years, with an option for a two-year extension, depending on the performance of the maintenance contractor and supervision team. Presently, SANRAL has 12 RRM contracts for all its roads in Limpopo.

How has the N1 helped unlock the economic potential of the region?
It has provided the necessary road connection between different regions. This enables the efficient transportation of goods, coal and produce. It also provides a good connection to Limpopo’s tourist attractions. Importantly, the development of the N1 stimulated the creation of opportunities for contractors, SMMEs and local labour, as well as other related businesses through downstream activities.

Why is the R573 Moloto Road upgrade important?
It is an economic route connecting the Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng provinces. It serves 50 000 commuters daily. This road is notorious for its high fatality rate. Upgrades will have a positive impact on the lives of many people and will reduce travel time and fatalities. The construction of the road will also create employment and opportunities for the development of small contractors, suppliers and other businesses.

How is SANRAL contributing to local job creation?
Suitably qualified emerging enterprises are given an opportunity to perform some of the work awarded to main contractors. As per the government’s policy for SMME development, main contractors are required to subcontract 30% of the contract value to SMMEs of CIDB grading 1-6. In certain cases, main contractors enter into joint ventures, with an 70/30 split between a 9CE main contractor as the lead partner and lower grading contractors (5CE, 6CE or 7CE) as the JV targeted partner.

What do better roads in Limpopo mean for the economy?
Road infrastructure plays an important role in the national economy. Limpopo has much to offer tourists. It is vital to have good roads to enable easy access to.