A 30km stretch of road on the R28 in Westonaria has been rehabilitated. The multimillion rand project was completed in approximately 30 months.
Dr Ismail Vadi, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport officially opened this rehabilitated multi-million road on Tuesday, 16 April.
In a statement released by Melitah Madiba of the Department of Roads and Transport, the R299 million rehabilitation project is in line with Gauteng Provincial Government’s commitment to improving and providing world-class road infrastructure that facilitates access to economic opportunities and improving the lives of residents for the better.
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Vadi said that the single carriageway provides a bypass for road traffic from the south of Johannesburg to the N12 and the North West province.
“This is an important route as it supports the agricultural and mining sectors of the economy. Due to increased road usage by heavy duty trucks, particularly from the mines and farming communities in the area, the R28 road had degraded over the years,” Vadi said.
He indicated that the project scope included significant road works along 29 kilometres of the R28; reinstating road markings and signage; replacing damaged signs and guardrails as well as clearing the road reserve and drainage structures.
He further encouraged residents to partake in the public participation process on the proposed naming and renaming of 20 provincial roads currently under way.
According to Vadi, it is expected to reduce travelling times and improve road safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
