MEC Diale-Tlabela to lead sod-turning ceremony for bridge rehabilitation project in Tshwane
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, will on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, lead a sod-turning ceremony to mark the commencement of a bridge rehabilitation project along provincial routes within the City of Tshwane.
The project aims to preserve critical road infrastructure, improve road-user safety, extend the lifespan of bridge structures, support local economic development and strengthen service delivery.
Implemented in line with the Department’s Bridge Management System, the rehabilitation works will include repairs to bridge rails and parapets, replacement of bridge joints, crack sealing, bridge widening and resurfacing, as well as improvements to road approaches and pavement layers.
The bridges earmarked for rehabilitation are B59 and B1015 along the R101 over the Hennops River; B2114 along gravel road D775; B637, B649 and B760 along the R511; and B142 along the R514 (Van der Hoff Road).
The project forms part of the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport’s ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade provincial road infrastructure, ensuring safer and more reliable road networks for communities and all road users.
Media is invited and details are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Time: 10h00
Venue: R511 (God Assembly Church) in Atteridgeville, City of Tshwane
Members of the media are requested to confirm their attendance with Mr King Mthombeni on 071 400 0915.
For more information, please contact:
Department’s Head of Communications
Ms Melitah Madiba
Cell: 073 644 9935
MEC’s Spokesperson
Mr Lesiba Mpya
Cell: 078 450 9841
Email pressoffice.gpdrt@gauteng.gov.za
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