The eThekwini Municipality's Roads Provision Department has implemented the construction of Queen Nandi Drive, Phase 4. The construction works which commenced in January 2012 is programmed to take eighteen months to complete and is scheduled to be complete in July 2013.
This construction will provide a three lane westbound carriageway from Marseilles Crescent in Briardene through to the N2 Interchange. Included in the construction works is the second bridge over the Umhlangane River. Final designs for Phase 5 of Queen Nandi Drive, a section of the westbound carriageway from Chris Hani Road to Marseilles Crescent, are nearly complete.
The proposed works includes the construction of a three lane carriageway in both directions with a widening of the rail bridge abutment situated at the intersection of Chris Hani Road and Queen Nandi Drive. Construction for Phase 5 is anticipated to commence in June 2012 and be completed by December 2012.
The total project costs for Phase 4 and 5 is R91 million. Members of the public are advised to be cautious of construction plants and workmen within the construction area. Any queries in relation to the above may be directed to the Project Manager, Mr Trishen Ramlal on 031 311 7829 or on e-mail:ramlalt@durban.gov.za
For more information contact Thabo Mofokeng on 031 311 4820 or 0827317456 or e-mailmofokengthabo@durban.gov.za
Issued by the eThekwini’s Communications Unit, contact Gugu Mdlalose on 031 311 4807 or emailmdlaloseg@durban.gov.za