Name of the Project
Bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction projects.

Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Client
Johannesburg Roads Agency.

Project Description
The project aims to rehabilitate and reconstruct six bridges damaged during extreme weather conditions in Johannesburg earlier this year.

The bridges to undergo repairs are the Spring road bridge, the Joe Nhlanhla bridge, the Cork avenue bridge, the Belgrave bridge, the Bridge Road bridge and the Bridge on 432 Modderfontein road.

The Bridge Road bridge will be reconstructed at a cost of R60-million as the middle supporting bridge pillar is completely eroded, with its foundation exposed.

The Spring road and Cork avenue bridges will be demolished and rebuilt at a cost of R30-million.

The sewer lines in both bridges remain exposed to excessive erosion. Immediate stabilisation is required to ensure sewage is not discharged into the streams.

The Bridge on 432 Modderfontein road sustained extensive damage during heavy rainfalls and was rendered unsafe for long-term use.

The estimated cost for repairs is R10-million.

The Joe Nhlanhla bridge will also be revamped at a cost of R10-million.

Emergency measures include extending the bridge structure to increase the volume of water that can flow under it.

About R3.5-million will be spent on installing boom gates on the Belgrave bridge to safeguard road users during floods.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
R113.5-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, tel +27 11 355 7000 or email GPRoads.Transport@gauteng.gov.za.