N2 roadworks poised to resume after two year delay
The road was first narrowed for construction to begin in February 2016, but the original contractor, Nyoni Civils, went bust after two years and R15.5 million spent.
Construction will begin again on the N2 freeway between Stanger and Ballito in the first quarter of this year, four years after the project first broke ground.
The new contractor, Naidu Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd, is busy appointing a number of small to medium enterprises (SMMEs) to work on the project, said South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) eastern region spokesperson Ravi Ronny.
He said construction should be completed in ten months.
“Traffic will be accommodated on contra-flow on each carriageway which will allow the contractor full access to the construction work areas. Work will be initially undertaken to complete the outstanding work on the north bound carriageway and then the southbound carriageway,” said Ronny.
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He asked motorists to use the designated lanes and obey sign boards and contractors at all times.
The road was first narrowed for construction to begin in February 2016, but the original contractor, Nyoni Civils, went bust after two years and R15.5 million spent.
The project has stood still since with the appointment of a new contractor being repeatedly delayed.
“SANRAL wishes to thank all motorists for their co-operation and patience over the last two years with the restricted travel at these two crossings and apologises for any inconvenience caused,” said Ronny.
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