N3 Archives - SANRAL Stop Over

SANRAL puts out N2/N3 tenders worth billions

SANRAL’s transformation policy has set clearly defined targets for the participation of black contractors, professionals and suppliers in all its projects. In the next few weeks, the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL), will ..

KwaZulu-Natal to see major road infrastructure investment

Investments in roads infrastructure upgrades, especially in rural and underdeveloped communities, provides an opportunity for generating economic growth and alleviating poverty. Tenders to the value of R8.3-billion for construction work in KwaZulu-Natal will be issued within the current financial ..

Multi-billion road projects in the SANRAL pipeline

Treasury has allocated about R21.5-billion per year for the maintenance and improvement of SANRAL’s 19 262km non-toll network. Major road construction tenders to the value of more than R40-billion will be issued by the South African ..

KwaZulu-Natal road upgrades will boost national economy

SANRAL has long recognised that the importance of transport infrastructure to economic growth creates opportunities for private investment in road development and management. KwaZulu-Natal has two major ports in Durban and Richards Bay, and the expeditious movement ..

Peter Brown bridge is safe for use

A weight limitation has been placed on the bridge, with no abnormal vehicles allowed. Engineers have declared the Peter Brown bridge in Pietermaritzburg safe for use. Following a site visit by engineers from the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) ..

Trouble-free holiday journeys expected on N3 from Gauteng to the coast

Travellers will not experience delays due to road works during the December holidays. Peak traffic on the country’s national roads might occur somewhat earlier than normal because of the days on which December and January public ..

Rumble strips keep drivers on the right track and save lives

The strips, which replace traditionally smooth painted road markings, cause a tactile vibration and audible rumbling. There is nothing like a sudden rumble to alert inattentive drivers of potential danger when they drift from their lane. Hence ..

KwaZulu-Natal’s gateway to Africa

The upgrade of the N3 is essential if one of the government’s strategic integrated projects, linking Durban harbour with Gauteng, is to succeed. We chat to eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede about the implications of the project. ..

When speed is good on the roads

Modern engineering made it possible for a bridge to be erected in two weekends. It took just four days and minimal disruption for South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) to erect a bridge over ..

Positive responses to proposed N3 corridor upgrades

Public hearings show support for SANRAL’s proposed N3 capacity improvements between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. There has generally been positive response to the proposed N3 capacity improvements between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, following three days of public hearings. ..