THE South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says the R430-million upgrade of the Breidbach and Belstone interchanges in King William’s Town will create an estimated 200 job opportunities for the local community, ease mobility between East London and King William’s Town and improve pedestrian and motorists’ safety.
The project is currently in its three-month mobilisation period before construction begins early next year.
During the mobilisation period, the contractor will interact with the community through the project liaison committee and set up contract participation goals (CPGs). Construction work will take place over 30 months.
“The existing intersection on the Breidbach Interchange requires upgrading due to the high incident of road crashes when vehicles cross or merge with the busy N2. Currently, this intersection carries a large portion of traffic travelling to and from Bhisho, Breidbach, Zwelitsha and East London,” says Sanral project manager Athi Kiviet.
“Upgrading the Belstone Interchange, on the other
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