proposed new highways and tollgates(1)
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Proposed RoadPROPOSED ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO GAUTENG FREEWAY NETWORK
• In general, freeways will be upgraded to 4 lanes per direction
• Some sections, up to 6 lanes per direction
• Interchanges are improved:►7 Systems Interchanges (additional lanes, directional ramps)►21Access Interchanges (Additional bridges, single points, ramp
Additions, lane additions)• Auxiliary lanes at on- and off-ramps
• Cross road improvements
• Median lighting is provided
N1: WILLIAM NICOL INTERCHANGE
N1: RIVONIA ROAD INTERCHANGE :
N1: Allandale Interchange
JOHN VORSTER INTERCHANGE N1: John Vorster Interchange
N1: Lynnwood Interchange
N3/N12 Elands InterchangeN3: Elands Interchange
N3: Gilloolys Interchange
Project financingPROJECT FINANCING & IMPLEMENTATION
• User pay principle will be used to finance project
• Open gantry tolling
• Provides a mechanism for accelerated financing of infrastructure
Toll StrategyTOLL PRINCIPLES
• Road user charging implemented worldwide to manage congestion and promote other modes of transport (public transport)
►Travel demand management measure►Provides a mechanism for accelerated financing of infrastructure►Alternative funding mechanisms essential to provide infrastructure and to stimulate economic growth►Sanral mandated to implement tolling as mechanism to raise funds
Position of Toll PointsPOSITION OF TOLL POINTS- Tolls declared
Open Road Tolling OPEN ROAD TOLLING
Electronic Toll Collection = no physical plazas = no delay
• Award of construction contracts: May 2008
• Construction for 2010 phase commences (2,5 year construction period): May 2008
• Construction substantially completed: May 2010
• Construction completion date: October 2010
• Commencement of toll operations: October 2010
PROJECT PROGRAMME
N1: WILLIAM NICOLIMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES
• Availability of skills• Availability of materials• Risks associated with traffic• Risks regarding labour actions• Impact of the above on construction
costs• Impact of high construction costs on
future implementation
