SANRAL’s (South African National Roads Agency) N2 programme covers fifty five kilometres (55km) from Lovu River to uMdloti.
There are plans to develop at least 11 work packages valued at approximately R19 billion.
Two packages with a value of R6.6 billion, are currently under construction.
The latest information about the project emerged during the eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday.
Dudley Mbambo, Head of SANRAL in KwaZulu-Natal, pointed out that there are two initiatives on major routes- the N2 and N3, aimed at easing traffic congestion.
The KwaMashu to uMdloti project is ninety six percent (96%) complete and should be completed by the 2 November this year, while the EB Cloete Interchange is fourty four percent (44.6%) complete, with completion expected in September 2028.
“The N3 programme covers 80km between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, consisting of 15 work packages valued at approximately R33 billion. Six packages, valued at R22.8 billion, are actively under construction, while three packages valued at R6.8 billion have been completed. The Westville to Paradise Valley section is 62 percent (62%) complete and on track for completion by September 2027, with the Key Ridge to Hammarsdale project forecast for completion in October 2028.
Mbambo also said some 7,430 people were employed thus far, with R1.3 billion spent on target labour.
A total of 576 small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) benefited, representing R4.6 billion in SMME participation.
SANRAL also trained 5,828 people through skills development programmes and 1,616 individuals through the Contract Skills Development Goals programme.
Picture: Supplied