R500-million road construction to benefit Midrand communities

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07-11-2022
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The construction of the road is approximately 5.4km and it is expected to be completed in 2024.

Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said communities in and around Midrand were set to benefit from employment and skills with the newly launched R500 million K101 Road construction project.

“As per our commitment to using our allocated budget towards boosting the province’s economic recovery and creating job opportunities, this project will contribute greatly towards achieving our set goals. It will also serve to improve service delivery in the surrounding townships whilst empowering them with much-needed skills and work experience,” said Diale-Tlabela.

The dual carriageway construction project is situated between Tshwane and Johannesburg. The scope of work which is expected to be completed in 2024 includes the building of three new bridges, the extension of the existing Rietspruit bridge, lighting of the entire road, installation of traffic signals as well as the construction of new drainage culverts, concrete side drains, pavements for pedestrians, and a cycle path along the western road reserve.

Diale-Tlabela officially launched the project at a sod-turning event in Midrand on October 28 where she outlined the benefits of the project to community members.

Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, says communities in and around Midrand are set to benefit from the K101 Road construction project.

She said it would benefit the community through skills, SMME participation, direct and indirect employment through the supply of goods and services and contribute towards Corporate Social Initiatives.

“Communities in areas such as Kaalfontein, Olievenhoutbosch, Phomolong and Pinedene should benefit greatly from this project. We remain steadfast in our quest of ensuring that all projects give our people value for money, and are completed on time and cost-effectively.”

Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics Kedibone Diale-Tlabela addresses the community.

She said the construction of the 5.4km dual carriageway would improve the flow of traffic and road safety in the area, as well as reduce congestion in and around Midrand. The existing K101 Road also serves as an alternative route to the N1 freeway.

“As part of safeguarding funds injected into this project and ensuring that it is completed on time, we will be constantly monitoring the project through the department’s Transport Infrastructure House [TIH].

Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics Kedibone Diale-Tlabela addresses the community.

“TIH is a project management unit that keeps track of all the projects from inception to handover. The constant monitoring of the projects will assist us to achieve our GGT2030 vision of building smart transport infrastructure projects that enable economic growth and job creation initiatives.”