N2 upgrade – Borcherds Quarry road and R300 road, South Africa
Name of the Project
N2 upgrade – Borcherds Quarry road and R300 road.
Location
Western Cape, South Africa.
Client
Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works.
Project Description
The project entails the rehabilitation of a 7 km section of the N2 between Borcherds Quarry road and the R300, and the addition of a third lane in both directions. About 82 000 vehicles travel on the affected stretch of road every day.
The upgrade will improve the carrying capacity of the road, especially for buses and taxis during peak periods. The ride quality of the road will be improved and better streetlighting will be installed.
Potential Job Creation
A proportion of the contract value will be spent on employing and training locally sourced contract labour.
Value
R186-million.
Duration
This project began in January 2016 and is expected to be completed in December 2017.
Latest Developments
The project is nearing completion.
New streetlighting has been installed to improve illumination the road. The construction of the final riding surface to improve drainage and skid resistance has started and will take abouth three weeks to complete. New lane markings will then be painted and final road signage installed.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Department of Transport and Public Works communication officer Byron la Hoe, tel +27 21 483 9813 or email Byron.laHoe@westerncape.gov.za.
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