Motorists can expect construction activity in the following areas:
UPGRADING
Belfast to Wonderfontein
Construction is nearing completion. Speed restrictions from 60-80km/h to 100km/h still apply along portions of this section.
Nelspruit’s Northern Bypass (Ring Road)
Primary construction of the Nelspruit Northern Bypass is underway at three sites along the 19 kilometre section.
The new N4 bypass will branch off at Mataffin (just east of Cairn, where the bridge over the railway line is currently under construction, skirt Riverside Mall, bridge the R40 and the Crocodile river and continue through to Karino where it will rejoin the N4 on the eastbound side.
On completion, the new road will ease traffic congestion through Nelspruit’s central business district and the layout around Mataffin will provide easy access to the new Mbombela stadium.
The initial phase will provide a single carriageway in both directions. At present work on the new road has little impact on N4 road users.
REHABILITATION
Matola-Maputo
A contract was awarded to rehabilitate this section of the road. Work will take approximately 5 months to complete. Traffic delays will be experienced during this time due to the very high traffic volumes. Weekly information updates will advise about work hours and progress.
Montrose – Nelspruit
This section of road will be rehabilitated. Work is planned to commence by early 2010. The road will also be repainted to provide more traffic capacity.
SAPPI area
Rehabilitation work and an asphalt overlay are planned for the section of the N4 Toll Route near the Sappi plant in Ngodwana. Work is expected to commence at the start of 2010.
MAINTENANCE
Middelburg to Wonderfontein
Repairs to the gravel shoulder along this section are underway and will continue for the next few months.
Schoemanskloof (De Beers Nek – N4-6Y 20.0 East)
The concrete retainer wall, damaged by a rock slide, has been repaired, but the area above the wall is still considered to be unstable. A gabion wall (wire mesh baskets filled with rocks) has now also been erected behind the concrete wall to prevent further damage should hillside collapse in the future.
Bush clearing
Bush is being cleared in the Schoemanskloof and Elandskloof (Ngodwana) areas, as well as in the section between Montrose and Nelspruit.
Road Marking
Road markings between Karino and the Nkomazi Toll Plaza are receiving a fresh coat of paint.
Issued: 21 September 2009
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