Coedmore bridge construction nears completion
The multi-million rand Coedmore Bridge project is nearing the end of its construction with the bridge set to open by the end of this month. The original bridge was destroyed during the floods in 2022.
THE project to rehabilitate a section of Coedmore Road and to construct the new Coedmore Bridge connecting Yellowwood Park to Seaview is on track for completion by this month.
The original Coedmore Bridge was destroyed during the floods in 2022.
Once complete, the bridge will be 90m long, and will accommodate two lanes with pedestrian walkways.
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When the eThekwini Municipality announced the project, they said the budget to complete the bridge would cost R48m, which includes the construction of a 150m road leading to the bridge, implementation of traffic-calming measures, and installation of improved surface-drainage systems.
While there have been setbacks leading to delays in reopening the bridge, indicators are it will be opened to the public as soon as this month.
Speaking to Queensburgh News, Nolwandle Gcaba, the community liaison officer for Wards 64 and 65, said the multi-million rand project is a welcome one.
“After the floods destroyed the original bridge residents of both Wards were affected with accessing Seaview and Yellowwood Park equally.
“Residents from the Queensburgh area accessing Yellowood Park and Clairwood and vice versa have faced lengthy roundabout journeys due to the closure. Once completed this project will be a boost to the area, and having liaised with the construction company, the work they’ve put in has been amazing,” she said.
Gcaba added that the project has also boosted members of the local community who are part of the workforce.
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