Name of the Project
N3 Westville to Paradise Valley upgrade.

Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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

Project Description
The project entails major construction and upgrades between the Westville viaduct and the Paradise Valley interchange, and includes the provision of between one and two lanes to create a varying four- to six-lane dual carriageway plus auxiliary lanes where required.

There will also be upgrades to Eden road, Paradise Valley interchange, including the provincial route 13 (M13), and the Westville Interchange, including Spine road.

There will be major bridge construction works, including widening the Westville and Paradise Valley viaducts that are from 25 m to 30 m high above both valleys.

Work on the 5.74 km stretch of the N3 route will include:

• the erection of temporary road signs stop/go signals and other traffic control devices.
• the provision of pedestrian and public transport facilities (pedestrian walkways with concrete barriers and taxi layby).
• the relocation of services affected by the capacity improvement.the construction of mass earthworks for pavement widening, bridge upgrades on affected interchanges and drainage (cross and road surface).
• the construction of gravel pavement layers, including selected layers and a stabilised subbase.
• the construction and widening of new overpasses and bridge structures comprising the Westville viaduct, Langford road overpass, Lancaster road overpass, Dudley road overpass, St James avenue bridge, Eden road bridge and Paradise Valley viaduct.
• electrical works, including the installation of street lighting along the section.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
R4.7-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to take about four years to complete.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

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