Estcourt Region

What does Department of Transport do on its roads? 

Department of Transport provides the public with an integrated, accessible and affordable road and public transport infrastructure to provide road and public transport safety and to meet the development needs of the district. In order to do that Provincial roads, District roads and Local roads are constructed, maintained and repaired by means of

  • Departmental teams and Zibambele Contractors
  • Corporate Contractors
  • Emerging Contractors (Vukuzakhe programme)

Design, specifications preparing of contract documents, training etc. are prepared by

  • The Department of Transport
  • Consulting Engineers
  • Lead Consultants and Emerging Consultants
  • Also by means of Standard drawings and specifications.

To refine integrated planning within the department an annual business plan (multi year) is prepared that priorities the departments projects in terms of the medium term Expenditure Framework. Attention is given to increase rural mobility with the help of joint planning sessions with Rural Road Transport Forums and community Road Safety Councils. Provincial road network and a safe road network are balanced with the priorities of all district councils and municipalities as identified in their Integrated Development Plans (IDP).

Roads transport planning and traffic must adhere to the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Roads Act (Act 4 of 2001). We expect to achieve the above road planning objectives by

  • Consulting communities and stakeholders
  • Creating new sustainable jobs
  • Creating economic opportunities for new market entrants.
  • Facilitating the transfer of skills
  • Alleviating poverty
Roads/areas that Department of Transport is responsible for:

Roadmaps/areas information also schools, Agricultural products produce, police stations, Courts of Law etc. can be obtained and linked into the Road Information Services at Department of Transport Head Office in Pietermaritzburg.

Where are major projects being undertaken:
  • Mnweni Bridge over the Thonjelani river near Cathedral Peak
  • Alice Bridge repaint over the Boesmans river in Estcourt
  • Local Road Construction of 16 Roads, 66km long as well as minor structures to the value of R9 000 000
  • 10 000km of Blading Roads
  • Appointment of 5 Stage 3 Vukuzakhe Contractors, 18 Stage 2 and 45 Stage 1 Vukuzakhe Contractors
  • Total appointed Zibambele Contractors = 1620 and 100 new appointments this financial year.
Compilation of Frequently asked Questions and Answers
  • The road is in poor quality and needs to be bladed. When can it be done?
  • There are large amounts of potholes in the road surface. When are you going to repair it?
  • We want to cross your road with a waterpipe/electrical cable. Who will come out and see where?
  • I want to put up a road sign for my restaurant, Bed and Breakfast. Who do I talk to?
  • The Zibambele Contractors are not working, what are their official working hours?
  • I want a subsidy on my fence. Who do I contact?

All the above should be referred to the District Road Superintendent. 

Contact Details
Tel: (036) 3523153/4
Fax: (036) 3525485 

  • How many vehicles travel on a certain road?
  • There is snow on the road. Who deals with that?
  • There is a crack on the bridge, who can investigate?
  • How much money will a bridge (causeway) blacktop repair cost?
  • I need gravel from a quarry. How do I get authority?
  • The bridge is blocked by trees.
  • What contracts have been awarded to whom?
  • I cannot find plant or a KZN 1110 contractor. Who do I contact?
  • Bridge handrails are stolen. It is a dangerous situation.
  • There is an enormous amount of dust near the clinic emanating from the road. What can you do?

The above questions should be referred to the Regional Engineer at Estcourt.

Contact Details
Tel: (036) 3523185
Fax: (036) 3525731

 

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