Repair of flood-damaged N2 bridge set for new year
Construction is expected to take four months on N2 uMhlali river bridge and two months on uThongathi
REPAIRS to the M4 bridge at uThongathi and uMhlali river bridge on the N2 are set to begin in the new year.
This after the two structures were severely damaged during the April floods which wreaked havoc in and around Durban.
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The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) said tender processes are being finalised for construction work to commence.
“The tender evaluations were completed [this month] and we have submitted the memo to the Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC) for approval.
“BAC has informed us that the awards are waiting for pro-active assurance before they can be finalised. The award may take place only early in the new year,” said Sanral Eastern Region project manager Trevor Zumani.
Construction is expected to take four months on the N2 uMhlali river bridge and two months on uThongathi.
The M4 uMdloti river bridge was reconstructed by the SANDF and Department of Transport (DoT) jointly. Sanral assisted KZN DoT on other repairs on the M4 except uMdloti river bridge.
“Owing to the recent failures, Sanral was requested to assist KZN DoT with capacity, and we have already made repairs on the northbound carriageway and are resuming repairs on the southbound direction if weather permits.
“These are just holding measures while [we are] awaiting the full Capex Project for more permanent repairs, which will resume early next year,” said Zumani.
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