Pretoria – Motorists have been advised to be cautious when approaching the so-called “Kliptotwon Bridge” on the N12 near Eldarado due to construction work on the bridgehead on East Road.
The bridge was structurally damaged over a year ago when an overloaded truck hit its beams rendering the road closed to traffic. Several cars were also damaged in the incident.
When the accident happened, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, said that two concrete beams were “severely damaged” due to the crash, posing serious risks to motorists using East Road.
He indicated that the 60-year-old bridge had to repaired and fully rehabilitated.
“The new concrete beams are being constructed off site and will be installed once they are ready. Presently, the contractor is replacing bridge boards and safety railings that were either stolen or damaged over time,” said MEC Vadi.
He said that due to overhead construction work, traffic safety measures on the N12 freeway will be instituted during normal working hours.
“Motorists on the N12 coming from Johannesburg should take care when approaching the bridge as construction workers are on site during the day,” MEC Vadi said.
The construction project is scheduled to be completed in April this year. – SAnews.gov.za
