Barriers to be erected on R61
It is hoped this will put an end to motorists making illegal U-turns in order to avoid paying the toll fee.
THE South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has awarded the contract for the resurfacing of the R61 toll road between Shelly Beach/Izotsha and Port Shepstone.
This section of road is particularly dangerous as many motorists make illegal U-turns to avoid paying toll fees. In recent years there have been several deaths and many injuries.
The contract includes the initial erection of temporary barriers to ensure that during the 2016 Christmas holiday period, there will be some measures in place to prevent or limit this illegal activity.
A permanent wire rope barrier will be installed in the first half of 2017, after the resurfacing is complete.
“This has been given priority in the contractor’s programme due to the safety concerns,” said Ravi Ronny, planning, design and construction manager, Sanral Eastern Region.
“For Sanral, the safety and well-being of road users and the communities in which it operates are paramount and we request motorists to obey the laws on our roads and not make illegal U-turns in this area,” he said.
There had been similar problems on the N2 at Mandini and Dokodweni toll plazas until barriers were erected.
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