The SA National Roads Agency Limited said that roadworks on the N2 from Komgha River to Grahamstown and Keiskamma Pass to Keiskamma River has been completed.
“We are pleased to announce the completion of the resurfacing of 41km of the N2 Section between Komgha River and Grahamstown, the N2 Section 14 from Keiskamma Pass to Keiskamma River,” said Sanral’s Southern Region Manager, Mbulelo Peterson.
He said the R96-million project, which lasted for 14 months, entailed resurfacing the road, construction of culvert inlet and outlet structures, installation of drains, and replacement of bridge joints.
Petersen said SANRAL also cleared dense vegetation along fence lines to protect the fence from fire damage and repaired the entire fence line to ensure livestock does not enter the road reserve and subsequently the road reserve.
“The expected road maintenance lifespan is between eight to 10 years before any major maintenance work will be carried out on the road. Other benefits of the upgrading will result in a smoother riding surface with less wear and tear on vehicles.”
More than 200 people were employed on the project. Training was provided to 136 local labourers of which 73 were women.
“Four Target Enterprise subcontractors were engaged on the project with a total expenditure of approximately R 11.7 million. Of these, three were women owned companies with a combined expenditure of approximately R10.2m,” Peterson said.
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