SANRAL | Infrastructure news - Part 15

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Traffic congestion choking SA business

An inadequate road system is a key constraint to economic growth and transporters grapple with this shortcoming on a daily basis. This issue was highlighted by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe talking at the opening of the National Roads Agency’s...

Gauteng E-toll system

One of the main concerns with transporters foreign to South Africa, is that the tolls have to be paid in South African Rands. At this time, there doesn’t seem to be a facility to pay in other currencies. There are ongoing negotiations with the...
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Sanral set to take over Limpopo roads

A total of 1628 km of Limpopo’s roads is set to be taken over by the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral). This take-over of particular roads is at the request of the province. Vusi Mona, Sanral communication head,  said “The intervention...
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Dipuo Peters opens new N3 interchange

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters officially opened the Dr Chota Motala Interchange in Pietermaritzburg this weekend. The R442 million interchange will better link the Pietermaritzburg central business district, northern suburbs and the freeway. The...

Mokonyane raises concerns about e-tolls

Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has joined a long queue of motorists in raising concerns about SANRAL’s controversial e-toll billing system. The Premier made the comment during her State of the Province Address on Monday. She also commented...
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Upgrades for un-tolled Gauteng roads

Upgraded and wider un-tolled roads are in the pipeline for Gauteng. The N12 and N14 will be widened allowing motorists to use them as an alternative to the tolled M1 and N1 roads. This was announced by the Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane during...