THE construction of the Coedmore Bridge project remains on track to be completed by mid-June, with some of the key components nearing completion.

Also read: Coedmore Bridge: New completion date confirmed

Nolwandle Gcaba, Ward 64 community liaison officer, said that much progress was made. “The V-drains on Coedmore Avenue side are progressing, subsoil drains installed on both sides of the bridge, stormwater pipes and manholes installed on Yellowwood Park side, preparation of layer works continued, hinge columns to support abatements in progress and height restriction poles reinstatement has been confirmed,” said Gcaba.

She added at this stage, completion is still expected around mid-June. 

The Coedmore Bridge suffered severe damage in the 2022 floods and motorists have had to use diversion routes that take as long as 45 minutes to navigate. The eThekwini Municipality allocated R48m for the rehabilitation of the two-lane 90m bridge with pedestrian walkways. The funding was made possible by the National Treasury’s Municipal Disaster Response Grant.

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