M1 overpass bridges rehabilitation project, South Africa

19th February 2016 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

M1 overpass bridges rehabilitation project, South Africa

Name and Location
M1 overpass bridges rehabilitation project, Gauteng, South Africa.

Client
Johannesburg Roads Agency.

Project Description
The project will include repairs to the M1 overpass bridges, or double-decker bridges, between Carr and Anderson streets, in the Johannesburg city centre.

The existing bridge consists of two reinforced-concrete-deck super-structures directly above each other supported on trestlelike piers.

The works entail the rehabilitation and structural repairs to asphalt surfacing, bridge parapets, expansion joints, bearings, concrete members in the super- and substructures, drainage systems, road signs and lighting.

Value
R82.09-million.

Duration
Construction on the project was expected to start in November 2015 and is expected to be completed by May 2017.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

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