Bayhead Road rehabilitation upgrade stays on track
The Bayhead Road Rehabilitation Project is on track, marking a key milestone in TNPA’s efforts to improve access to roads.
THE Bayhead Road Rehabilitation Project, a key infrastructure initiative at the Port of Durban, is progressing on schedule, representing a major milestone in Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) drive to improve port access and enhance road safety.
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According to the TNPA, since its commencement in June 2025, the project has advanced seamlessly from Phase one into Phase two, with construction activities proceeding efficiently with minimal disruption to port logistics operations.
The six-month project began in June and is scheduled for completion on December 15.
Phase two of the project focuses on the outbound carriageway from the Shell Garage to the Rotterdam Intersection, as well as the inbound carriageway from Wagtail to the Langeberg Intersection.
Current works include the removal of old asphalt, laying of new Bitumen-Stabilised Material (BSM) base and asphalt layers as well as the cleaning and repair of kerbs, channels and stormwater manholes.
These upgrades are designed to strengthen the road’s structural integrity while significantly improving its resilience and drainage capacity.
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In line with TNPA’s commitment to safety and operational excellence, additional interventions are being implemented to enhance road safety and traffic management.
These include:
- The installation of new road signage,
- Improved lane markings,
- Reflective road studs and speed-calming measures to regulate vehicle movement in the busy Bayhead logistics corridor.
TNPA’s acting port manager for the Durban port Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi said, “The Bayhead Road Rehabilitation Project is a catalyst for improved port efficiency and logistics reliability at the Port of Durban. As one of the country’s most important trade gateways, infrastructure modernisation of this nature is critical to supporting economic growth by safeguarding cargo flows and reinforcing South Africa’s position in the global supply chain.”
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