Multimillion K101 Road construction project set to create jobs and boost local economy
Communities around Midrand are set to benefit from the multimillion road construction project in the area.
This after Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, launched the K101 road construction project on Friday, 28 October 2022.
The R500 million dual carriageway construction project – situated between the cities of Tshwane and Johannesburg – will run from D795 Road in Midrand to the N1 (Brakfontein) Road.
Addressing community members at the sod-turning event, MEC Diale-Tlabela said that the project will not only bring relief to road users but will also benefit the community through skills and employment.
“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.”
“Communities in areas such 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, are completed on time and cost-effectively,” the MEC emphasised.
She added the construction of the dual carriageway will improve the flow of traffic and road safety in the area, as well as reduce congestion around the Midrand area. The existing K101 Road also serves as an alternative route to the N1 freeway.
The scope of work includes building three new bridges, 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, sidewalks for pedestrians and cycle path along the western road reserve.
The construction of the dual carriageway road is approximately 5,4 KMs and set to be completed in 2024.
“As part of safe-guarding 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). 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,” MEC said.
For more information, please contact Ms Melitah Madiba on 073 644 9935 or Mr Lesiba Mpya on 078 314 7987
Source: Government of South Africa