The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting is scheduled to take place near the Xezi S.P. School on the R61 Section 8, between the Majola Tea turn off and Tombo on Tuesday 20 October and on Wednesday 21 October 2015 at 3pm on both days. The road will be closed approximately 56.5 km’s from Mthatha CBD or 28 km’s from Port St Johns, between 2:55pm to 3:45pm on both dates. Residents are requested to vacate all houses near the blast area … [Read more...] about Blasting Alert
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SANRAL teams up with Rhodes University to protect rare vegetation
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has teamed up with Rhodes University to save a rare, endemic plant species, Oldenburgia grandis, and has now brought this species home to help educate Grahamstown residents in the local botanical gardens. Oldenburgia grandis, an ancient member of the daisy family (Asteraceae), occurs mainly within the Suurberg mountain range between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, clustering on the rocky outcrops of the Witteberg quartzite or, nearer to … [Read more...] about SANRAL teams up with Rhodes University to protect rare vegetation
West Bound on-ramp and off-ramp at Commercial Road intersection closed on Sunday
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) hereby gives notice that the West Bound on-ramp and off-ramp at the Commercial Road intersection in Port Elizabeth will be closed today, Sunday, October 4 for repairs. The following measures will be put in place to accommodate traffic: VMS board on the approach (on the N2) to warn the traffic of ramp closure (Message: "Commercial off-ramp closed, detour Stanford road"). VMS board on both sides of the bridge (North and South) to warn … [Read more...] about West Bound on-ramp and off-ramp at Commercial Road intersection closed on Sunday
Upgrade of the N2 between Grahamstown and Fish River Pass
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) hereby gives notice that blasting and road closure on the construction of the N2 between Grahamstown and Fish River will take place on Monday, 21 September; Wednesday, 23 September; and Monday, 28 September at 4pm on each day, weather permitting. The road will be closed between 3:45pm and 4:30pm. Blasting will take place between km 62 and km 79 road markers, which is on the first 18km from the Grahamstown side on the N2. Motorists are … [Read more...] about Upgrade of the N2 between Grahamstown and Fish River Pass
Blasting to take place between Middelburg and Carlton Heights in the Eastern Cape
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting is scheduled to take place at the Wolwekop Quarry on Section 7 on the N9 between Middelburg and Carlton Heights on Tuesday, 8 September at 4pm. The road will be closed 15 km from Middelburg on the Carlton Heights side for approximately 15 minutes during the blast. Motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly and to use caution when making use of the road. … [Read more...] about Blasting to take place between Middelburg and Carlton Heights in the Eastern Cape
Roadworks on the N2 between Bramlin Interchange to Soutwerke in Port Elizabeth
The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) is currently busy with the special maintenance of a 28 kilometre stretch of the dual carriageway N2 road between Bramlin Interchange and Soutwerke in Port Elizabeth, within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in the Eastern Cape. This SANRAL Southern Region construction project will take place over a period of 18 months and entails the special maintenance including localised repairs of existing pavement failures, resurfacing and drainage … [Read more...] about Roadworks on the N2 between Bramlin Interchange to Soutwerke in Port Elizabeth
Roadworks between Cradock and Tarkastad
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) hereby gives notice that roadworks is taking place on the R61 Section 3, between Cradock and Tarkastad. There are two Stop-Go sections. Phase one of the roadworks stretches from 24km to 51km and is expected to be completed in September next year. Phase two will commence thereafter. The roadworks will accommodate upgrading of the national road network in the Eastern Cape. … [Read more...] about Roadworks between Cradock and Tarkastad
R2.2 billion East Cape roads Programme
South African National Roads Agency Limited's (SANRAL) R2.2 billion infrastructure programme in the Eastern Cape will help prepare the region for integrated growth and development, says SANRAL'S CEO Nazir Alli. Currently there are 32 engineering projects on the national road network in the Eastern Cape. Alli said the province's road infrastructure development programmes will address poverty, unemployment and income equality. "The programmes will benefit local and regional economies by … [Read more...] about R2.2 billion East Cape roads Programme
Notification of Temporary Road Closure, N2 between Grahamstown and the Fish River
The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) hereby gives notice that Section 13 of the National Route N2 (Grahamstown to Fish River), 15km outside Grahamstown (towards Peddie), will be closed between 15:45 to 16:15 (30 minutes) this Friday (17 July). The temporary closure is due to rock blasting to accommodate upgrading of the national road network. The blast will be set off at 16:00, and the road will be temporarily closed between 77km and 78.6km. This may possibly extend … [Read more...] about Notification of Temporary Road Closure, N2 between Grahamstown and the Fish River
Ensuring engineering skills and opportunities for youth
A bursary from the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has meant the realisation of a dream for young engineer Gideon Machete. Now that he has graduated, his months spent gaining invaluable hands-on experience at SANRAL’s Centre of Excellence in Port Elizabeth will boost his career on a safe journey ahead. Machete is one of 11 at SANRAL’s Centre of Excellence design academy this year, the second since its inception in January 2014. SANRAL bursary graduates from around the … [Read more...] about Ensuring engineering skills and opportunities for youth
SANRAL shows it’s in touch with tomorrow at NMB Investor Expo
SANRAL Southern Region hosted a colourful and interactive stall at the day-long Nelson Mandela Bay Investor Seminar, held on 17 June 2015 at NMB Stadium, Port Elizabeth. This is the first time that SANRAL had taken part in the busy event, which is in its third consecutive year, and communications representative Michelle Ah Shene said it had been a great success. Along with bright branding and informative material about SANRAL’s community development, careers and bursary programmes, the region … [Read more...] about SANRAL shows it’s in touch with tomorrow at NMB Investor Expo
N2 Traffic Advisory
The Baywest Boulevard interchange will provide direct access from the N2 to the newly constructed Baywest Mall, from 8am on Thursday, 21 May. Motorists are requested to exercise caution when using these new roads as workers are still executing final completion works. Commuters from the Western suburbs of Port Elizabeth who utilise, among others, Walker Drive will now be able to access the N2 Port Elizabeth freeway directly via Baywest Boulevard interchange. The interchange is expected … [Read more...] about N2 Traffic Advisory
Sanral Truck Driver Outreach Initiative
Chekicoast Road Safety Programme Promotes Driver Wellbeing and Vehicle Safety in Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth, 18 September 2014. The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) today hosted an awareness and education outreach programme in Nelson Mandela Bay to improve road safety on the N2. The Eastern Cape has one of the country's highest accident rates. Elna Fourie, SANRAL Road Safety and Awareness manager, said that as part of a national initiative, the agency was targeting … [Read more...] about Sanral Truck Driver Outreach Initiative
Resurfacing of National Route R58 Section 3 – Burgersdorp to Aliwal North
Port Elizabeth - The road from Burgersdorp to Aliwal-North is being upgraded. The responsibility for the maintenance of National Route R58 was passed to the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) in April 2012. This road provides a regional link between the various smaller towns in the northern part of the Eastern Cape close to the border with the Free State as well as Lesotho. The stretch of road covered by the contract commences just on the north-eastern outskirt of … [Read more...] about Resurfacing of National Route R58 Section 3 – Burgersdorp to Aliwal North
EC contractors graduate from SANRAL training programme
A five-year programme sponsored by South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd. (SANRAL) has culminated in the certification of a number of Eastern Cape construction industry small, micro, medium enterprises (SMME's). Empowering individuals and communities along the national roads it builds, upgrades and maintains is an important part of what SANRAL does. Staff from South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd.'s (SANRAL's) Southern Region Office honoured the contractors who were involved … [Read more...] about EC contractors graduate from SANRAL training programme
