Facilitating cargo movement
Road rehabilitation completed
SOUTH AFRICA: The Bayhead Road rehabilitation project which commenced in June this year has been completed a month ahead of schedule, helping improve cargo movement in the Port of Durban for the busy festive season.
The R76 million refurbishment has made the road durable to the estimated 13,000 vehicles that travel the route daily with built-in resistance to cracking and deformation. This enhancement significantly extends the road’s design lifespan and reduces long-term maintenance costs.
“We are looking forward to seeing South Africa’s logistics sector enjoying the benefits of this road infrastructure development. The successful execution of this project reinforces our commitment to deliver on the business-wide Reinvent for Growth strategy, by creating value for our port users through seamless cargo flow. Key to this success is collaboration with our stakeholders,” said Mpumi Dweba-Kwetana, Port Manager at the Port of Durban.
The Bayhead Road upgrade is a transformative development for the KwaZulu-Natal economic landscape that has created approximately 204 jobs and opportunities for five Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) during construction.
The project aims to ease traffic congestion by providing seamless access to port terminals, warehouses and industrial facilities. Bayhead Road connects the Port of Durban to the national road network, thus supporting efficient supply chains and bolstering the country’s trade competitiveness. This key route directly enhances port operational efficiency and contributes substantially to industrial growth as well as global trade connectivity.
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