The process to declare twenty-five strategic and primary roads as national roads has been completed for South African National Road Agency Limited (SANRAL) to commence with reconstruction covering 1351, 7 kilometers of the provincial road network to begin in earners, North West Premier Mme Thandi Modise announced on Monday.

“The roll out of road construction projects is part of implementing the Strategic Infrastructure Project (SIP4)aimed at accelerating investment in infrastructure to

unlock economic potential and support the development of mining, agricultural activities and tourism opportunities and open up beneficiation opportunities in the province,” said Premier Modise. 

SANRAL recently reported to the Extended Exco Lekgotla that the organisation is implementing eight road maintenance projects across the province that involve road repair and resealing.

The R970 million road repair projects include the Bloemhof to Rietpan, Delayville to Sannieshof and the Ventersdorp to Krugersdorp road which is nearing completion.

Meanwhile, Over R1bn has been budgeted for the SANRAL-Bakwena Toll Projects on the N4 for construction of an additional carriageway covering 32 kilometers between Brits and Marikana on the N4, construction of 22 kilometers between Zeerust –Rustenburg, Rehabilitation of the N4 between Brits/Marikana/Swartruggens including periodic and routine maintenance.

Most of the projects on the N4 which are at different stages are expected to be completed next year.