SANRAL seeks to enhance your travel experience by improving and maintaining the national road network for social development and economic growth in SA.
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The longest road in South Africa is the N2, at a length of 2 255 kilometres.
This national road runs from the docks in Cape Town to Ermelo in Mpumalanga.
#SANRALRoads
#BeyondRoads
The N3 between Durban and Pietermaritzburg carries between 45 000 and 120 000 vehicles per day comprising a mix of urban commuter traffic, long-distance traffic and a substantial number of heavy vehicle traffic.
#N2N3
#N2N3Project
#BeyondRoads
#EngineeringExcellence
Experience the Mount Edgecombe Interchange on the N2/M41, this Transport month.
This 9.3km road keeps people connected between Phoenix and uMhlanga with Durban and KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast
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#BeyondRoads
#EngineeringExcellence
A bus stopped to be fixed. The driver and all passengers have disembarked. But somebody forgot to engage the handbrake and the bus rolled back into the fast-flowing traffic. It took our dedicated on-road services team almost two hours to secure and clear the scene.
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The construction of the original EB Cloete Interchange was done under no traffic and completed in the early 1970s. It was the 1st four level interchange in South Africa.
#ThrowbackThursday
#N2N3Upgrade
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SANRAL’s work can be seen throughout Gauteng, including road maintenance on national roads such as the N1, N2, N4, and R21, which play a crucial role in keeping the country’s economy moving.
Get the full story here:
#HelloGauteng
#BeyondRoads
"We are allocating approximately R29 billion to the N3 and R19 billion to the N2 upgrades to enhance connectivity between Durban and Gauteng,"- says Reginald Demana, CEO of SANRAL.
Learn more here:
#BeyondRoads
#SANRALRoads
New Signage Alert! When travelling on the N2 from East London to Gqeberha via Makhanda, or through R72 do look out for the new signage and change of town names.
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#SANRALRoads
#DidYouKnow
that Mariannhill Toll Plaza falls outside of the N3 Toll Concession?
The N3 Toll Route starts at Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and ends at the Heidelberg South Interchange in Gauteng.
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#N3TC
Nonjabulo Gwala is an engineering student from Mangosuthu University of Technology.
Thanks to SANRAL, Nonjabulo will be graduating in 2024.
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#BeyondRoads
#DidYouKnow
Blue Marker Boards are located every 200m on all our national roads?
These boards can help you easily identify your location if you’re lost or in an accident.
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#SANRALRoads
#RoadSafety
Bookmark this post. For motorists in the Northern Cape, emergency response is a number away with our Road Incident Management Systems.
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#RoadSafety
Bridges ✅
Interchanges ✅
Roads ✅
Dive into Milestones in Motion for the latest on SANRAL's priority projects across the country.
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#MilestonesInMotion
The upgrade of the Thembalethu Interchange in the Western Cape is continuing.
If you’ve used the N2 between
@george_mun
and Mossel Bay, you may even have seen this project.
Take a look at the progress on this project.
#SANRAL
#Siyasebenza
SANRAL awarded 323 tenders worth R59 billion in the previous financial year, a substantial increase from the previous year's R22 billion.
SANRAL aims to engage over 40,000 SMMEs over the next 3 year.
#SANRAL
#BeyondRoads
#SMMEs
Want to apply for a SANRAL bursary ? Here’s how.
Step 1:
Access the SANRAL bursary application form
at
Step 2:
Fill in the application form and include the following:
STEP 3:
Send your complete application to:
externalbursaries
@nra
.co.za
Moloto Road serves as a lifeline for over 60 000 people who rely on it every day. Our efforts towards enhancing its safety will have a significant impact on the travel experience of these road users.
#Siyasebenza
#SANRAL
#SANRALProjects
The R37 Long Tom Pass is a key national road that cuts across Polokwane in Limpopo, and Nelspruit in Mpumalanga. Significant progress has been made to this vital artery.
#SANRALProjects
#Stakeholder
#Roads
One "small" drink may put you over the limit. In South Africa you may not have an alcohol content of more than 0.05%. Stay safe and don't drink and drive.
#roadsafety
#DidYouKnow
the Freeway Management System in the Western Region now detects incidents in 2 minutes and 52 seconds? That’s 2 seconds faster than the previous year.
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#RoadSafety
Even before construction has been fully completed on the iconic Mt Edgecombe Interchange north of Durban, it has already won a prestigious award from .
@saice_civil
(SAICE).
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Road studs or cat eyes, no matter what you call them, they’re a key road safety feature. And they are included in the N7 reseal project between Citrusdal and Clanwilliam, in the Western Cape.
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#RoadSafety
The Msikaba Bridge project is expected to be completed in February 2024 and targeted goals on employing different sector groups have already been exceeded.
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#Beyondroads
#Roads
The R37, located in Burgersfort, Limpopo, is reaching the tail end of a 33 month journey. What was once a single lane road, is now a two lane road that connects the N1 from Polokwane to the N4 route leading up to Nelspruit.
#Roads
#SANRALProjects
#Siyasebenza
#DidYouKnow
, SANRAL awarded 154 bursaries in the last financial year?
Of these, 22 were awarded to students in the Western Cape, and 2 bursaries to students in the Northern Cape.
Keep an eye on our social pages for more updates on
#SANRALBursaries
.
#SANRAL
#BeyondRoads
Always adjust your driving to the driving conditions and environment. If there is fog, reduce speed, turn headlights on low, or use fog lamps. Use the road markings or the verge of the road as a guide and be very alert to sudden looming obstacles.
#Roads
SANRAL’s community development projects make a positive difference. Listen to Bongani Masombuka, SANRAL Project Manager, and how he feels when receiving feedback from communities on these projects.
Listen here:
#MyRoadMyStory
#Siyasebenza
Regular breaks and obeying the speed limit are a few ways motorists can make road safety a priority.
Watch this video and see how SANRAL and traffic officials help motorists on the road, to get them and their passengers home safely.
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#BeyondRoads
#RoadSafety
Moloko Masenya, who is responsible for SANRAL’s stakeholder engagements in Limpopo, prides herself in educating and informing community members on vital agency-related activities.
Listen here for more:
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#Siyasebenza
#MyRoadMySto
If you’re travelling in the Western Cape, this is what you should know to get the right help in a road emergency.
There are six strategically located centres throughout the province that will answer your call and ensure a coordinated and highly effective response.
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Did you know?
We have a 48-hour turnaround time, from reporting to repairing a pothole on our national roads. Should you want to report a problem, simply visit for contact details of our regional offices and concessionaires.
"When I see a project or a tender being awarded that I've evaluated, and there's a job opportunity created, that is the exciting part," says Derrick Links, a SANRAL Procurement Officer.
Listen for more:
#MyRoadMyStory
#SANRALProjects
#Siyasebenza
The upgrading of bridges and culverts on National Route
#R33
, Section 14 between
#Vaalwater
and
#Lephalale
commenced in May 2021 and is expected to be completed by March 2023
Explore the picturesque landscapes and small towns of KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State on the N2 and
@N3toll
this holiday season.
This route starts at the Cedara Interchange in KZN and ends at the Heidelberg South Interchange in Gauteng.
#N2N3TollRoute
#BeyondRoads
The first By The Way issue of 2024 is finally here.
Get updates on major SANRAL projects and the positive impact these have on our communities.
Read here:
#SANRAL
#ByTheWay
#BeyondRoads
For the next three years, the upgrade of the N1 between Monument River and Doornfontein, will directly contribute to employment of local labour in Laingsburg, Matjiesfontein, Prince Albert Road and Leeu-Gamka.
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#SANRALRoads
#Siyasebenza
When faced with foggy conditions on the road here are some tips:
✅Slow down and illuminate your path.
✅Optimise visibility with low beams.
✅Avoid high beams
✅Don't rely on parking lights alone.
✅Skip the emergency flash.
#RoadSafetyFirst
#Beyondroads
#SANRAL
What if you received a bursary that covered everything you needed? Applications for the SANRAL Bursary programme are still open online.
Visit for more information.
The deadline for applications is 30 September. Good luck!
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#Beyondroads
The
#ThembalethuBridge
Upgrade includes widening of the bridge across the N2 from a single carriageway to accommodate two lanes per direction with additional turning lanes and space for pedestrians and cyclists.
Our world-class heritage and tourism sites wouldn't be accessible without well-designed and well-maintained roads.
We take pride in contributing to the economic development of SA.
#BeyondRoads
Here is what A Day in the Life of Nenekazi Songxaba looks like.
Southern Region’s Environmental Coordinator, speaks on her mandate is to ensure that SANRAL complies with environmental requirements
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#biodiversity
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#BeyondRoads
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We will now manage and maintain some of the roads in the Eastern Cape Province which have been transferred over to us.
Click here to view SANRAL-managed roads in the Southern Region
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#Siyasebenza
We would like to wish every student a successful, healthy, and safe academic year.
Chat with us, what are some of your academic goals for this year?
#BackToSchool
#BeyondRoads
#DidYouKnow
SANRAL is responsible for the national road infrastructure, which consists of all national (N) routes and some provincial (R) routes?
Our road network is more than 22 200km and growing as we take over more provincial roads, when requested.
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#BeyondRoads
Youth of Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality benefit from R67 upgrade
Training programme ran for the duration of the contract (2023-2023) and provided experiential and practical training. It gave SMMEs proper guidance and mentoring on their CIBD ranking.
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#Siyasebenza
🔊 Our CEO, Reginald Demana, discussed South Africa's road infrastructure with Lerato Mbele on PowerTalk, exclusively on
@Powerfm987
. Don't miss this insightful podcast segment!
Listen here:
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#BeyondRoads
#SANRALProjects
Short-term lane closures will be required during the surfacing overlay of the existing N2 and N3 roads.
Traffic Advisory updates are published regularly on our platforms, keeping you updated.
#SANRALRoads
#N2N3Upgrades
#Siyasebenza
SANRAL takes great pride in the work that it does in provinces with rural areas, such as Limpopo, where we are doing our best to make a difference in the lives of the communities who our national roads pass by, creating jobs and other opportunities.
#Beyondroads
#SANRALprojects
SANRAL currently has 3 maintenance contracts in Gauteng, covering all three metropolitan cities: The City of Tshwane, the City of Johannesburg, and the City of Ekurhuleni.
To get involved, visit the local municipal offices in the city.
#Roads
#BeyondRoads
To our amazing community: We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming response to our scholarship and bursary programmes! Your kind words and support fuel our passion to create smoother journeys and unforgettable drives. Thank you, Mzansi!
#SANRALThanksYou
Mashudu Maemue, Clerk of Works, says that she enjoys being part of the infrastructure development projects at SANRAL that are "challenging yet also exciting at the same time."
Listen here for more:
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#Siyasebenza
Crawling 75 metres to use the bathroom. This was the reality of Qamngqa Ntshongweni (95) from Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. With the help of SANRAL's main contractor, Concor-Mota-Engil Joint Venture (CMEJV), she now has a wheelchair, two beds & her house has been renovated.
The Technical Excellence Academy (TEA) is a graduate programme for aspiring engineers in road maintenance and construction. 🙌🎓 Watch TEA Senior Mentor Andrew van Gruting‘s interview on it here
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#EngineeringExcellence
Providing relief to Limpopo's people. Motorists, business leaders, and taxi companies continue to appreciate the Musina Ring Road, which diverts traffic around the border town of Musina.
#BeyondRoads
#RoadSafety
#Roads
#SANRALroads
#Mobility
The N4 is the main link between South Africa and Mozambique, and it is a very strategic national road as South African exports through the Maputo harbour are steadily increasing.
#BeyondRoads
Mpumalanga has witnessed a boom in the tourism industry from both local and neighbouring states. This drastic change requires safe and reliable road infrastructure.
Read more on the Mpumalanga road network here:
#Roads
#SANRAL
#Siyasebenza
Always wondered if projects benefit the lives of those involved in the construction? The N5 upgrade between Harrismith and Industriqwa is now complete, and South African women and youth successfully made more than R11.2 million during the construction period.
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SANRAL is divided into four regions.
The Northern, Eastern, Western, and Southern regions. The Northern region comprises GP, LP, MP, and NW. KZN and the FS are in the Eastern region, Western region includes the WC and NC, and the Southern region comprises the EC.
#Beyondroads
One of East Africa's most important ports is the Maputo Harbour. It is part and parcel of creating opportunities and sustainable economic growth.
#Beyondroads
#mobility
#Roads
SANRAL Northern Region Project Manager, Nontobeka Mathenjwa, says, "Working to build important road infrastructure projects for me, means socio-economic development."
Listen here for more
#SANRALProjects
#Siyasebenza
#MyRoadMyStory