For this reason, TRAC continuously implements construction projects along the route. These not only allow for the conduct of routine road maintenance and rehabilitation of what already exists but also provides the opportunity to do major upgrades such as building additional lanes on the road as well as the construction of interchanges and bridges.
Apart from the Schoemanskloof upgrade and rehabilitation project that is already underway, TRAC will also commence with new projects along the N4.
These are:
Schoemanskloof (N4-6Y km 2,7 to km 62)
Project details: Upgrading and rehabilitation of Schoemanskloof
Commencement date: October 2024
Expected completion date: October 2027
Progress of completion: 10%
Traffic accommodation: Shoulder and/or lane closures and stop/go closures
Main Contractor: TauPele
Crocodile Gorge Upgrade (N4-7 km 74.1 to km 90.05)
Project details: Upgrading to four lanes and rehabilitation of the existing N4
Commencement date: April 2025
Expected completion date: February 2028
Progress of completion: Construction to start in March 2025
Traffic accommodation: Shoulder and/or lane closures
Main contractor: Raubex Construction
Hectorspruit to Lebombo Border Post (N4-8 km 45.55 to km 70.23)
Project details: Rehabilitation of the existing N4
Commencement date: March 2025
Expected completion date: December 2026
Progress of completion: Construction to start in February 2025
Traffic accommodation: Shoulder and/or lane as well as stop/go closures
Main contractor: Roadspan / WBHO JV
Ressano Garcia Border Post to Moamba Interchange (EN4-1 km 0 to km 41.29)
Project details: Rehabilitation and the construction of a new passing lane
Commencement date: October 2024
Expected completion date: December 2027
Progress of completion: Construction to start in February 2025
Traffic accommodation: Stop/so closures
Main contractor: WBHO
Moamba I/C to Tchumene Interchange (EN4-2 km 0 to km 25)
Project details: Pavement rehabilitation
Commencement date: Construction to start February 2025
Expected completion date: August 2025
Progress of completion: 0%
Traffic accommodation: Daytime stop/go closures
Main contractor: TC Projectos LDA
Although TRAC endeavours to prevent traffic disruptions due to road construction, traffic flow may be affected in certain areas, at specific times, and during peak traffic time.
Road users are urged to visit www.tracn4.co.za for regular, real-time updates that will assist them to plan trips accordingly.
