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 ..
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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 ..
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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) ..
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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.  ..
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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 ..
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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.  ..
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