BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED NATIONAL ROAD R54 SECTION 1 FROM POTCHEFSTROOM (KM 0.0) TO PREVIOUS NW/GP BORDER (KM 41.60), GAUTENG AND NORTH WEST PROVINCES.

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) intends to upgrade National Road R54, Section 1, stretching from Potchefstroom to the former North West/Gauteng provincial border. This strategic infrastructure initiative prioritizes the incorporation of Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) facilities and enhancements to public transit services to ensure safer and more inclusive mobility. The comprehensive upgrade of the R54 is expected to contribute to regional economic growth, improve transport efficiency, and promote sustainable mobility solutions for communities along the route.
The project's primary objectives are to improve road safety for both vehicles and pedestrians, support surrounding community development, and modernize existing infrastructure to meet future demands. Planned upgrades include road widening to increase capacity and accommodate all road users, new pavement construction for improved ride quality and durability, and enhanced drainage systems to prevent flooding and structural degradation.
Project structures will be redesigned to meet updated hydraulic and structural requirements aligned with the new road geometry. These structures will be replaced and upgraded, including approximately 112 minor culverts, four major culverts, and five bridges.
To support construction activities, five borrow pits have been identified. The anticipated material requirements include approximately 480,000 m³ of G6–G8 materials from five sources, 500,000 m³ of G5 materials from three sources, and 600,000 m³ of G1 materials from three sources.
Province(s): Gauteng, North West