Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi officially reopened Allandale Road after the upgrade
Gauteng Premiere emphasises that Gauteng, as the economic hub of the country, cannot be a province with lots of potholes or poorly maintained roads.
The Gauteng Provincial Government, led by Premier Panyaza Lesufi, officially reopened an upgraded K73 Allandale Road on November 22 after months of work.
The road, which links the N1 with the East Rand and passes through the Midrand area, underwent a multi-million rand upgrade that lasted 22 months.
The project involved the construction of a dual carriageway of the new road section between Montrose and Allandale roads, the upgrading of Woodmead Drive and Allandale Road, and the construction of a bridge along the road.
This has made a significant improvement in traffic flow, alleviating traffic congestion and making commuting and vehicle mobility smoother and more efficient for Midrand and surrounding areas motorists.
The project provided jobs to local communities and saw 34 small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs) sub-contractors awarded construction work.
These included kerbing, paving, concrete channels, stormwater pipes, subsoil, ancillary works, plant hire, training, and security.
The project was completed within budget, and Lonerock Construction, contracted by the department, delivered the project.
The premier was joined by the head of the department, Dr Thulani Mdadane, MEC for Transport and Logistics Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, and Ward 132 councillor Annette Deppe, among other councillors and officials, at the reopening ceremony.
Lesufi commended the stakeholders involved in the project for delivering the service that people need in time.
Lesufi emphasised that Gauteng, as the economic hub of the country, cannot be a province with lots of potholes or poorly maintained roads. He also stated that municipalities that are unable to fix their roads or are busy with squabbles will have their function taken over by the government to fix the road.
“Beyond 2024, all spheres of government must review laws and regulations in improving infrastructure in government. We are building more roads and even the rules and regulations must be agile to accommodate changes,” Lesufi added.
The director of Lonerock, Nkoane Godfrey Mokabane, vowed to work closely with the community, councillors, and business forums to deliver the K73 construction project on time and indeed they delivered.
Deppe acknowledged the stakeholders involved in the project for delivering the service that people need in time. She was excited that the upgrade was finally coming to an end but mentioned that there are two more phases awaiting the project, and she hopes the provincial government starts with them as soon as possible.
Related Article: Noordwyk residents urged to sign petition for crash-plagued Liebenberg Road
