The Tshwane metro has confirmed that it does not expect any further delays in the off-ramp project that will link Rooihuiskraal Road directly to the N14 freeway.

This follows more than eight years of stalled construction.

Metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the city’s outstanding administrative matters, including the wayleave guarantee initially requested from the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) before any work could begin, have now been resolved.

“The city clarifies that the requirement relates specifically to a wayleave guarantee linked to the value of the construction works. This is distinct from a traditional construction guarantee and is required only to safeguard municipal infrastructure during execution,” explained Mashigo.

He stated that the city received formal confirmation from the GDRT on November 24 that the matter had been resolved.

“The city will accept the contractor’s guarantee after appointment but before construction begins,” he said.

He added that all administrative steps linked to this requirement have now been finalised.

Mashigo also noted that technical delays caused by Rand Water have been cleared.

He explained that the water utility had previously rejected the initial design for crossing its three major pipelines, which run through the N14 and Rooihuiskraal Road loop.

“A revised design, prepared in line with Rand Water’s safety recommendations, has now been accepted.”

He added that the overall project delay was due to external technical requirements rather than internal municipal processes.

Mashigo confirmed that the metro has submitted all tender documentation to the GDRT and that the final wayleave will be issued once a contractor is appointed, in line with normal procedure.

Spokesperson for the GDRT MEC Lesiba Mpya said the project had initially stalled when the previous contractor failed to meet Rand Water’s wayleave conditions and eventually abandoned the site.

He said the department recognises the importance of the off-ramp as a critical mobility corridor connecting residential areas, commercial centres, and high-growth zones in Centurion.

“We have now resolved these requirements and the concerns raised by the City of Tshwane,” he stated.

Mpya confirmed that procurement for a new contractor will begin in early 2026, with tender documents in the final stages of preparation.

He said the process will conclude by March 2026 and that construction will begin shortly afterwards, taking between 18 and 24 months depending on design finalisation and service relocations.

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