Name of the Project
Freeway management systems projects.

Location
Gauteng and Western Cape, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral).

Project Description
The project entails the design, construction, operation and maintenance of a freeway management system for Gauteng and the Western Cape.

It also includes the management of the freeway management system using intelligent transport systems technologies to optimise transport infrastructure. The systems will reduce delays and improve the safety of commuters travelling on the freeways.

The technology to be used will include closed-circuit television cameras, traffic sensors, ramp metering and traveller information dissemination technologies such as variable message signs. It will also include a variety of data sources, consequently allowing for the observation of traffic conditions and the identification of any incidents and potentially dangerous situations. 

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
R1.7-billion.

The management system for Gauteng and the Western Cape will cost about R891-million and R830-million respectively.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Transport infrastructure management company Tolcon was given approval to resume freeway management contracts awarded by Sanral in November 2020, but this was been delayed by court action.

The Tolcon contracts were reinstated on July 1.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Tolcon (freeway management system contracts).

Contact Details for Project Information
Sanral press office, email pressoffice@nra.co.za.