R61: Baziya to Mthatha Airport road upgrade, South Africa
Name of the Project
R61: Baziya to Mthatha Airport road upgrade.
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral).
Project Description
The R61 will be a vital link and catalyst for the development of the Wild Coast Special Economic Zone.
Several intersections will be upgraded to improve traffic flow and ease turning movements into and out of the R61.
Some access road intersections with the R61 will be regravelled or surfaced.
Sanral also plans to build a dual carriageway between the Mthatha Airport and Mthatha central business district in the next four years to increase mobility and the level of service of the road.
Potential Job Creation
About 160 to 200 job opportunities will be created for skilled and semiskilled workers during the construction phase. Skills development and other training opportunities will be offered to those working on site.
Capital Expenditure
R237-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The project will start in September 2021 and is expected to be completed in November 2022.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
H&I Construction (contractor).
Contact Details for Project Information
Sanral press office, email pressoffice@nra.co.za.
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