Name and Location
Slovo pedestrian bridge, Gauteng, South Africa.
Client
Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA).
Project Description
The JRA aims to build a new pedestrian bridge in Slovo Park.
The bridge is part of a comprehensive JRA programme to revitalise road and stormwater infrastructure across Johannesburg.
It will be located at the end of Kelvin street intersecting Newclare road across the railway line joining Harmony road. The bridge aims to create a safe link between Coronationville and Industrial West townships by eradicating the current dangerous practice of pedestrians crossing directly over the railway line.
Value
The pedestrian bridge will be built at a cost of R14-million.
Duration
Construction work on the project was expected to start this month, and the envisaged completion date August 2017.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
JRA opperations manager: marketing and communications, Bertha Peters-Scheepers, tel +27 11 298 5023 or
email bscheepers@jra.org.za.