Name and Location
Sanral Eastern Cape road infrastructure programme, South Africa.

Client
South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral).

Project Description
Sanral is undertaking major roadworks construction projects in the Eastern Cape that will help to prepare the region for integrated growth and development.

As part of its 2015 road infrastructure programme for the provincial and regional governments in the Eastern Cape, Sanral is undertaking projects on the N2, N6, R61, R63, R65 and R67 valued at:
• R750-million for periodic maintenance covering 600 km of the national road network;
• R372-million for special maintenance over 208 km;
• R460-million for rehabilitation of the national road network covering 122 km; and
• R648-million for the special upgrading projects on 140 km of the national road in the province.

Value
The value of the projects being undertaken is estimated at R2.2-billion.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Sanral has begun ‘special maintenance’ of a 28 km stretch of the N2 between the Bramlin interchange and the Coega industrial development zone, in Port Elizabeth.

The project entails resurfacing, drainage improvements and localised repairs of existing pavement failures over 18 months.

Further, between Engobo and Port St Johns, the R61 road development and upgrading project is being undertaken in preparation for the region’s catalytic socioeconomic projects, such as the proposed Wild Coast special economic zone.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Sanral press office pressoffice@nra.co.za.