Despite facing substantial criticism for the controversial Gauteng e-tolls, the SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) deserves commendation for its ongoing extensive improvements to South Africa’s major road networks.
Sanral has effectively transformed the country into a massive construction site. Through its multi-billion rand programme aimed at upgrading national, provincial, and some regional highways, Sanral has been pivotal in enhancing the country's infrastructure.
In KwaZulu-Natal, motorists, trucking companies, and the taxi industry have voiced their concerns about the roadworks causing prolonged traffic delays. However, the roadworks have been described as a temporary inconvenience with long term benefits.
The N3 route between Durban and Pietermaritzburg has undergone a significant transformation, while the N2 on the South Coast is being converted into a freeway near the Wild Coast. Even after recent upgrades…
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Cape Times (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2023-10-10