Road project to boost local economy and create job opportunities
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Dr Ismail Vadi, will on Thursday, 16 March 2017, officially launch the rehabilitation of D1944 near the Rust der Winter Nature Reserve, north-east of Pretoria.
The R150 million project, which includes the upgrading of the road from gravel to a surfaced (paved) road, is expected to take 18 months.
The improvements will include the construction of bus/taxi lay-bys as well as the erection of bus shelters.
D1944 is a tertiary provincial gravel road in the north-eastern corner of the Province. Expected road user and economic benefits include reduced travel time, easy access for transportation of goods and services as well as improved road safety.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 16 March 2017
Time: 11h00
Venue: Rust de Winter Project site office
Enquiries:
Media Liaison Officer
Ms. Melitah Madiba
Tel: 011 355 7093
Cell: 073 644 9935
