Upgrading N17 Section 4 Davel to Ermelo Road

Highlights:

Detailed Design Report
Recommendations for Upgrade Requirements
Construction Supervision

Client: South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)

Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa

Completion Date: 2011

Project Description: N17, the road between Davel and Ermelo, was upgraded to toll road standards. The design involved visual assessments and existing road condition evaluations to determine upgrading requirements.

Knight Piésold’s Role: Knight Piésold completed a Detailed Design Report, recommended upgrading requirements, and conducted construction supervision. The existing road geometrics and drainage structures were evaluated for compliance with the required design parameters. The bridges were also evaluated for structural integrity and hydraulics.