Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, has advised motorists to be extra cautious when approaching the so-called “Kliptown bridge” on the N12 near Eldorado Park due to construction work being undertaken on the bridgehead on East Road.

The bridge was structurally damaged over a year when an overloaded truck hit its beams rendering the road closed to traffic.

Several cars were also damaged in the accident.

Vadi said at the time 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 be 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 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,” he emphasised. The construction project is scheduled to be completed in April this year.

Issued by Gauteng Roads and Transport