The length is 3 645km.
SANRAL does so to protect the roads that are there to international standards. What the agency has spent on routine road maintenance has remained roughly consistent with amounts spent in the last two years as these mundane activities are critical to preserving the lifespan of roads and maximising the return on capital investment.
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.
The Moloto Road 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 save lives. The construction of the road will also create employment and opportunities for the development of small contractors, suppliers and other businesses.
Suitably qualified emerging enterprises are given an opportunity to perform some of the work awarded to main contractors. As per the 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 80/20 split between a 9CE main contractor as the lead partner and lower grading contractors (5CE, 6CE or 7CE) as the JV targeted partner.
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 tourist attractions. Roads are also a conduit to export markets.
All SANRAL-managed roads have road signs that display contact numbers, on which road conditions on that road can be reported. Otherwise SANRAL’s Northern Region Office can be contacted during office hours on 012-426-6200.