Name of the Project
M1 Oxford and Federation bridges rehabilitation project.

Location
Gauteng, South Africa.

Client
Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA).

Project Description
The project involves the rehabilitation of the Federation and Oxford bridges, as well as the reconstruction of the 1 km of dual carriageway between Rockridge road and Federation road.

In addition, the entire 3 km existing stormwater drainage system will be replaced between Rockridge bridge and Federation road bridge on the freeway, as well as on Oxford and Federation roads below the freeway.

Jobs to be Created
Not stated.

Value
The project will cost an estimated R127.37-million to implement.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The construction upgrades on the M1 freeway’s Oxford and Federation bridges will enter the third and final phase in May.

The project is 75% complete, with the majority of fill and stabilisation of underground conditions completed on the southbound section.

The application of protective coatings is also under way and work will now progress to the northbound section of the M1, necessitating a switchover of lanes.

As from the start of May, two lanes of the M1 will be open in each direction, while the Ettrick road onramp (southbound) will reopen and the Oxford road offramp (northbound) will close.

 Key Contracts and Suppliers 
None stated.

 O n Budget and on Time? 
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
JRA, tel + 27 11 298 5001 or fax + 27 11 298 5178.