Proposed Improvement of National Road R33 from Modimolle to Witklip

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Proposed Improvement of National Road R33 from Modimolle to Witklip

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Status:

Closed (Approved)

HeritageAuthority(s):

SAHRA
LIHRA

Case Type:

Section 38 (8) - Statutory Comment Required

Development Type:

Roadworks

ProposalDescription:

SANRAL proposes to upgrade of the R33 from Modimolle km0.6) to Witklip (km13.6) in Limpopo Province. The total length of the road upgrade is 13km. The road upgrade will entail the following: • Widening of the existing road to provide paved shoulders • Provide new pavement structure on widenings • Upgrading and strengthening of existing pavement layers • Surfacing of road constructed to new levels • Upgrading side drains • Continuous or selective vertical and/or horizontal realignment inclusive of new pavement layers including drainage. • Geometric/safety/capacity improvements at intersections. Limpopo Province.

Expanded_Motivation:

The following cross-sections for the R33 are proposed: • km 0.6 – km 2.4: 4-lane undivided single carriageway, including sidewalks in both directions up to the roundabout at Kokanje Retirement Village. • km 2.4 – km 6.8: 2-lane single carriageway with climbing lane from the roundabout through the “pass” section. • km 6.8 – 13.6: 2-lane single carriageway with climbing/passing lanes The following intersections will be upgraded: • Koro Creek Golf Estate at km1.445 • Kokanje Retirement Village at km2.425 • Weesgerus Holiday Resort at km3.135 • Road to Donkerpoort at km4.745 • Road to Elandsfontein at km10.035 • Road to Alma at km12.075 Many of the culverts will be upgraded to larger diameter pipes or box culverts. Especially the existing 400Ø to 450Ø pipes or box culverts will be replaced to a bigger diameter pipe or box. The existing Klein Nyl River Bridge (Bridge B1272) is the only major drainage structure along the R33 and is located at km1.12. The existing structure consists of two spans of 5.35m each (10.7m in total) and has a skew of approximately 30°. As part of the road upgrade, the existing bridge will be replaced with a new, larger structure with a 32.52m total span and a 22.250 width between the parapets.

ApplicationDate:

Sunday, July 2, 2023 - 17:02

CaseID:

21740

OtherReferences:

CaseReference	Department	ApplicationType	DeadlineDate	ContactPerson
Proposed improvement of National Road, R33, Section 13, from Modimolle to Witklip, Limpopo Province	South African Heritage Resources Agency	Draft BAR	11/08/2023	Natasha Higgitt