Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has officially opened the upgraded K73 Allandale Road, in Midrand, Johannesburg .
“Gauteng as the economic hub of the country cannot be a province with lots of potholes or roads that are not well maintained .
I am excited that this project was done within budget,” Lesufi said on Wednesday .
The multi-million rand road project involved the construction of a dual carriageway of the new road section between Montrose and Allandale Roads, upgrading of Woodmead Drive and Allandale Road as well as the construction of a bridge along the road .
The upgrade of the road has made a significant improvement in traffic flow by alleviating traffic congestion, making commuting and vehicle mobility smoother and more efficient around the Midrand area .
The project provided jobs to local communities and saw 34 small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) sub-contractors awarded construction work such as kerbing, paving, concrete channels, stormwater pipes, subsoils and ancillary works, plant hire, training as well as security .
“If a municipality can’t fix their roads… .
if a municipality is busy with squabbles, we will take over their function and fix the road .
“Beyond 2024, all spheres of government must review laws and regulations in improving infrastructure in government .
We are building more roads and even the rules and regulations must be agile to accommodate changes,” Lesufi said .
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