MEC Ismail Vadi launches R114 Road rehabilitation project

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, yesterday officially launched the R114 road rehabilitation project near Muldersdrift in the West Rand.

The R157 million project is fully funded by the provincial department of roads and transport with a portion of the project implemented under the auspices of Expanded Public Works Programme.

Vadi said that the R114 road connects Johannesburg and Mogale City, whilst also serving as a major route to the North West Province.

“This road serves as an alternative to the N14 freeway and as a collector and distributor of traffic for peri-urban areas en route to Johannesburg and the North West Province,” said Vadi.

“The rehabilitation of this road is in line with the provincial government’s commitment to delivering a high-quality road infrastructure that promotes economic growth, social cohesion and inclusivity,” he added.

The road is extensively used by taxis that transport residents of the various settlements to and from Mogale City and Johannesburg. The enhancement of the shoulders of the road will also assist non-motorised transport users to have safer access to the road.

The project will rehabilitate the current road surface and re-align and reconstruct the intersection with Cedar Road. 

Other works to be undertaken are the construction of edge beams; reinstating road markings and damaged signs, repairing guardrails; cleaning the road reserve; cleaning and repairing all drainage structures as well as constructing new drainage structures.

Upon completion the benefits to motorists and other road users include improved road user mobility, reduced travel times, enhanced driving experience, easy access to business, residential and agricultural estates as well as improved road safety. 

The project is expected to be completed in 18 months’ time.

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