Name of the Project
Thembalethu bridge upgrade.

Location
George, in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
The project is a joint venture between the South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) and the George local municipality.

Project Description
The bridge upgrade involves widening it across the N2 to accommodate two lanes in each direction, with additional turning lanes and additional space for pedestrians and cyclists.

A new bridge will be built on the western side. Once completed, the existing bridge will be raised and stitched to the new bridge to ensure that the upgraded structure complies with the minimum bridge clearance of 5.2 m.

Potential Job Creation
The project will create project participation opportunities for small-, medium-sized and microenterprises, as well direct and indirect jobs in the municipality.

Capital Expenditure
The national Department of Transport has provided R82.13-million for funding.

Planned Start/End Date
The project will take 24 to 30 months to complete.

Latest Developments
Detailed design works are being finalised. The tender for a contractor will be published by June 2021 and, taking the procurement processes into account, the contractor should be appointed by November 2021.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Sanral, tel +27 12 844 8000.