The Widening of Structure over the Orange River on National Route 12 Section 9 Near Hopetown

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL)

Hopetown, Northern Cape, South Africa

August 2016 to February 2018

  • The South African National Roads Agency SOC (SANRAL) has identified the need to widen and improve two bridges on the N12 section 9 over the Orange River near Hopetown in the Northern Cape.

    The widening of these structures namely B2482 and B2483 respectively, form part of an improvement project aimed at increasing the capacity of the existing route section as well as safety for roads users and pedestrians. The scope of works encompasses the widening and resurfacing of two said structures and the widening and realignment of the adjacent road sections. The section extends from km 2.568 to km 3.890, covering a total length of 1.32 km and provides a link between Britstown and Kimberley.

    BVi is proud to be associated with such a prestigious project.