Name and Location
R23 road rehabilitation project, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Client
South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral).

Project Description
The project involves the rehabilitation of 26 km of the R23, Section 1, of the National Road between Platrand and Standerton, in the Lekwa district of Mpumalanga.

Value
The contract is valued at R358-million.

Duration
The project started on July 1 and will be completed in 24 months.

Latest Developments
Roadcrete Africa, a division of Basil Read, has been awarded the rehabilitation contract by Sanral.

The scope of work includes the rehabilitation and strengthening of the existing road and structural works, which will include the upgrading and widening of several bridges and major culverts, owing to the widening of the road, as well as the improvement of the hydraulic capacity of the structures. The vertical alignment of the road will also be improved at the structures and the road will be widened to accommodate passing lanes or wider surfaced shoulders.

Other works include cleaning, repairing and extending the existing minor culverts, constructing the subsurface and side drains, as well as clearing, grubbing and replacing road markings and road studs. Minor appurtenant works, such as road studs, guard rails and road signs, are also envisaged.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Roadcrete Africa (rehabilitation contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Department of Roads and Transport, tel +27 13 766 6554 or fax +27 13 766 8449.
Roadcrete Africa, tel +27 11 323 4100 or email enquiries@roadcrete.co.za.