The R147-million road upgrade project for the R511 has been completed and was officially launched by Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC, Ismail Vadi, yesterday (Monday).
The stretch of road – located north-west of Johannesburg, which links Midrand to the North West province – will reduce traffic congestion and “serve as a catalyst to equalise the distribution of wealth in the region” said Vadi, highlighting that this was “an important freight route”.
"The Gauteng City Region, which accounts for the largest share of our country’s economic activity, needs a good quality road network to support its sustainable socio-economic growth and development strategy," the MEC added.
Vadi pointed out that the new road was key to growing the economy for Gauteng and the North West province and stimulating trade, particularly for agriculture and the logistics industry.
He gave assurances that the newly upgraded road – which was completed two months ahead of schedule and within the R150 million budget allocation – would not be tolled.
