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Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, accompanied by the MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, and the Mayor of Tshwane, Kgosientso Ramakgopa, today officially opened the K14/Cullinan Road, which was upgraded at a cost of R52 million over the past 18 months.  

Vadi said that the road construction project by the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has rehabilitated a portion of the K14 road between Chris Hani Flats and Cullinan and forms an important part of the provincial strategic road network.

“The construction work involved blasting through a mountain and realigning the road by widening it; correcting the sharp curves and eliminating dangerous bends at five different spots,” said Vadi.

“This has improved road safety for local residents, truck drivers and tourists who enjoy their travels to this quaint little town,” added Vadi.

He said that investment in the provincial road network helps to reduce the cost of transporting goods and services, and allows industry and businesses to be more competitive.

Cullinan Road connects the town to the N1; the City of Tshwane and to Kwa-Mhlanga in Mpumalanga.

The provincial department of roads and transport ensured that 40 percent of the R52 million spent on the project went to local contractors. In addition, 195 local residents were employed on the project; 36 percent of whom were women and 66 percent were youth between 18 and 35 years of age. The project also provided training and skills development to 85 workers in various aspects relating to road construction.