St John’s Bridge area construction progressing
St John's road construction is making good progress.
Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief as construction near the St John’s Road bridge in Pinetown, according to the eThekwini Transport Association’s head of road system management, Carlos Esteves, is making good progress.
The site has been under construction since May last year, transforming it from a public road underpass to a dedicated bus lane underpass, and at the same time ensuring the widening of Josiah Gumede Avenue (Old Main Road) on either side to allow for increased vehicle flow.
“The underpass was narrowed to allow one lane in each direction, which will be dedicated for the GO!Durban buses. Ninety percent of the work has been successfully completed. The bridge deck was widened by approximately 15m on each side to accommodate the extra lanes that will be constructed, and this is 75 per cent complete.
“Furthermore, service ducts to accommodate existing and future services have been installed (90 per cent complete) and precast barriers are being installed on the newly-constructed retaining walls (40 per cent complete).”
“Sections of Josiah Gumede Road have been successfully built. This sits at around 70 per cent complete. Divider curbs separating the bus lanes from other public road users have now been put in place. Sixty per cent of the new curbs and channels have been installed, and currently 65 per cent of work has been done on the construction of sidewalks and the laying of new storm water lines.”
“During this month, part of the existing bridge deck will be demolished to tie the existing deck to the new deck. Construction of the foundation for the bus station between the St John’s bridge and Beviss Road will start in October or November.”
“We thank the citizens of Pinetown and surrounds for their patience as we forge ahead in bringing a much-improved transport system to this vital hub of our city.”
For further information, go to www.godurban.co.za.
