Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Dr Ismail Vadi will on Tuesday, 10 October 2017, officially launch the rehabilitation project of P-243 Road from Vereeniging to Balfour.
The R48 million project - situated between Gauteng and Mpumalanga borders - entails light rehabilitation of P243 Section 2 from Vereeniging (km 9) to Balfour (km 18.13).
The rehabilitation is envisioned to improve safety to motorist as well as extend the lifespan of the road by 20 years.
The scope of work includes recycling existing base and sub-base; reconstruction of existing gravel shoulder; asphalt surfacing; undertaking drainage improvements; repairs or replacements of ancillary elements as well as finishing of the road reserve.
Upon completion, the road is expected to reduce travel times as well as provide improved transportation of people, goods and services across the two provinces.
It will also provide opportunities for skills development as well as provide economic empowerment to various small and emerging contractors in the region.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: 10 October 2017
Venue: Vaal Marina, Midvaal Municipality
Time: 10h00
Enquiries:
Transport Media Liaison Officer
Ms Melitah Madiba
Cell: 073 644 9935
E-mail: PressOffice.GPDRT@gauteng.gov.za
