[PRESS RELEASE] – TRAC committed to providing a world class route

Trans African Concessions (TRAC) takes pride in being the concessionaire of the N4 Toll Route and thus is completely committed to keeping this highway in pristine condition and on par with world standards.

In order to ensure the road’s infrastructure meets international requirements, extensive road works and maintenance have to be conducted on a regular basis. Although this may cause traffic disruptions over a given period, TRAC is confident that the end result is worth the temporary inconvenience.

There are numerous construction and rehabilitation projects underway on the N4 Toll Route – some having started in 2014 and 2015, while others are fairly new.
We urge road users to take note of these projects and the progress/status of each. We also urge motorists to be cautious and patient when driving in the vicinity of all road works.

* Section 1 and 2f (N4-2 km 40 to 51 and N4-3 km 0 to 15) – Gauteng Border to Witbank

The carriageway in this section of the road is being rehabilitated while the intersection at Balmoral is being upgraded to accommodate peak-hour traffic volumes en-route to Kusile. This project, valued at R200-million, commenced late last year and the major works are expected to be concluded in September 2016. Traffic disruptions may be experienced due to lane reductions.

* Section 4C (N4-4 km 20 to 38) – Middelburg to Arnot Interchange

Construction of this project started in 2014 and major road works are expected to be concluded in July 2016. The project entails the construction of a new double-lane east bound carriageway, to ultimately consist of a divided highway, with the existing westbound carriageway rehabilitated and upgraded to a three-lane carriageway. The latter, includes extensive work on- and off the road, as well as the construction and extension of major bridges and culverts along this section of the road. The rehabilitation of the eastbound carriageway will only be completed in August 2016, as winter temperatures are unsuitable for the construction of the final surface seal.
* Section 4D (N4-4 km 38 to N4-5 km 10) – Arnot Interchange to Wonderfontein
As with Section 4C, major construction to widen this section of the road is underway. Roadworks include the construction of a new double-lane east bound carriageway, to ultimately form a divided highway, with the existing westbound carriageway rehabilitated and upgraded to a three-lane carriageway. Completion date for major works is estimated to be November 2016.

Although Stop/Go’s will not be in effect in neither Section 4C nor 4D, there may be traffic disruptions due to daytime lane closures.

* Section 6E (N4/6X km 2.7 to 23.0) – Elandsvalley

This extensive road rehabilitation project will see the overlaying of the existing carriageway. Given the nature and positioning of the road works, daytime Stop/Go’s will be in effect throughout construction activities. The project started late last year and is expected to be concluded at the end of February 2017.

* Section 15 (N4/8X km 38 – km 63) – Hectorspruit to Komatipoort

This project will see the construction of new climbing lanes in this section, as well as rehabilitation works, in a bid to improve ease of travel. Work is expected to be completed in August 2017. Although no Stop/Go’s will be in place, sporadic delays due to the nature of the road works could be experienced.
Road users should be aware that as a safety precaution, the speed limit in construction areas has been restricted. We urge motorists to be cautious when driving through these sections. We also ask them to be vigilant and cautious of construction workers and vehicles and respect all related warning and traffic signs.
Furthermore, we want to thank members of the public for their patience during construction periods.