Name of the Project
M2 Kaserne and Selby bridges repair and rehabilitation project.

Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA).

Project Description
The JRA has, after continuous monitoring of parts of the support structure of the Kaserne and Selby bridges on the M2 highway, concluded that the structural integrity of the concrete elements of the bridges has been severely reduced over the years.

Parts of the support structure have moved vertically and horizontally affecting the structural stability of the bridges. As a result, the JRA decided in August to close a 200 m section of the Kaserne bridge.

Traffic from the eastbound lanes will be diverted onto the westbound land to allow for traffic to flow in both directions.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Repairs and rehabilitation of the bridges started from the second week of October in 2018 and will take about 12 months to complete.

Latest Developments
The JRA has reminded road users that the M2 motorway between the Crown interchange and Maritzburg street remains closed for rehabilitation works on the bridge.

The full closure will remain in force until the end of October.

Since the closure of the M2 bridge at the end of February, JRA has demolished 90% of the failed bridge structural elements and milled and exposed asphalt to allow for further drainage investigation.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
JRA, tel +11298 5000 or email hotline@jra.co.za.