Road D670 rehabilitation project launched

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi launched a R90 million Road D670 rehabilitation project between Bronkhorstspruit and Ekangala, east of Tshwane, in April.

The 19 km road project was funded by the department and completed eight months ahead of schedule.

Road D670 is located north of Bronkhorstspruit towards the R513 intersection and forms part of the northern corridor.

The rehabilitated road will not only ensure continuous and effective operations of the coal power station but will also provide safer conditions for daily commuters traveling to work, especially Ekangala residents working in Bronkhorstspruit, Cullinan, Rayton, Bapsfontein and Delmas.

MEC Vadi said the completion of the project ahead of schedule demonstrated the department’s commitment to adhering to set timetables and allocated budgets.

The road carries heavy traffic volumes, including coal trucks running between various mines and power stations.

“The rehabilitated road will stimulate local economic participation and growth. Furthermore, it will improve traffic capacity, particularly coal haulers travelling from Ekangala towards the N4. This is part of the Gauteng provincial government’s efforts to roll out road infrastructure aimed at stimulating economic growth,” said MEC Vadi.

He added that the project also provided skills development to local labour as well as empowerment of BBBEE contractors, with the main contractor subcontracting a percentage of work to local SMMEs.