As part of the eThekwini Municipality’s GO!Durban programme to provide citizens along the first route of the new integrated rapid public transport network from KwaMashu to Pinetown with up-to-date information,  final special community meetings for the year will take place in Wards 46, 54 and 92 in November.

The Ward 54 engagement is scheduled for 14 November at Nhlungwane Community Hall on 448 Imbokodo Road from 9am to 1pm.

Ward 46 will be addressed on 21 November from 9am to 1pm  at F1518 Mgobozo Road, F section, Nkanyisweni Community Hall.

The last stop this year will be in Ward 92 on 28 November from 9am to 1pm at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, 32 28^th Avenue, Clermont.

Community members and businesses from all these wards are invited to attend their respective engagements which will include presentations and explanations about the project, its progress, and the benefits of developing the new public transport network for all within the eThekwini Municipality.

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GO!Durban, the eThekwini Municipality’s new integrated rapid public transport network will host a community engagement in Ward 41 on Sunday 18 October at 10am to 1pm at Ringini in Khulula North (between Khulula North & Siyanda).

This is part of the roadshow to expose local communities to the plans and progress of the public transport network that is currently under construction.

Businesses and community members from this ward are invited to attend these engagements hosted by the relevant ward councillors, at which senior executives from the eThekwini Transport Authority will be giving presentations and explanations on the project, its progress, and the benefits of developing the new public transport network for all within the Municipality.

The much-anticipated GO!Durban, the eThekwini Municipality’s integrated rapid public transport network, which is currently in its first phase of construction with the first dedicated route being developed from Bridge City in KwaMashu to Pinetown CBD, is making good progress.

All eyes have been on the transformation of the St John’s Bridge in Pinetown, from a public road underpass to a dedicated bus lane underpass, but at the same time ensuring the widening of Josiah Gumede Avenue on either side to allow for increased vehicle flow, that will result.

This site has been a hive of construction activities since May last year, and the ETA’s Head of Road System Management, Carlos Esteves is pleased to provide some technical information on this progress:

“The underpass (Josiah Gumede Ave/Old Main Rd) was narrowed to allow one lane in each direction which will be dedicated for the GO!Durban busses. Ninety percent of the work has been successfully completed on this. The bridge deck was widened by approximately 15m on each side to accommodate the extra lanes that will be constructed – (75% completed). Furthermore service ducts to accommodate existing and future services have been installed (90% complete) and precast barriers are being installed on the newly constructed retaining walls (40% complete).”

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A section of the GO!Durban roadway on Qashana Khuzwayo (Shepstone) Road in New Germany which has been under construction for almost a year, opened last week (Thursday) for mixed use traffic.

Both north- and southbound traffic along this road had been diverted through Blase Road, Chelsea Ave and Escom Road, so that work could be fast tracked in the section between Blase and Escom for GO!Durban’s first dedicated bus lane which will run from Bridge City in KwaMashu and Pinetown CBD.

The Deputy Head of Road System Management, at the eThekwini Transport Authority (ETA), Carlos Esteves says  “The ETA is endeavouring to re-establish the continuity of traffic flow along Qashana Khuzwayo Road, but still under a restricted construction environment while the balance of the work is completed. Some traffic signal equipment was stolen and the re-instatement of the signals at the intersections will be delayed for a few days so motorists are requested to drive carefully and to treat any intersection where the signals are not working as a four-way stop.”

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From September 16, intersections along Josiah Gumede Ave, between Anderson and Beviss Road will undergo construction as part of the GO!Durban development of the new integrated rapid public transport network.

“Due to the difficulties involved in constructing the intersection of Josiah Gumede and School/Meller Roads this intersection construction needs to be carried out during normal daily working times.” explains Carlos Esteves, Head of Road System Management at the eThekwini Transport Authority.

“This area will be subject to temporary deviation across Josiah Gumede from Meller and School Roads. Adequate signage to be displayed on the Josiah Gumede crossing. We would like to advise citizens in this area that noise from construction vehicles and equipment, and voices of staff working on this should be expected at this time. Work is anticipated to start from September 16 by 07h00 and would be expected to be completed within approximately four to five days.”

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As part of a roadshow to various wards along the first route of GO!Durban, the eThekwini Municipality’s new integrated rapid public transport network two more community meetings will take place in Wards 20 and 39.

Businesses and community members from eThekwini Municipality’s Ward 20 and Ward 39 are invited to attend these engagements hosted by the relevant ward councillors, at which senior managers from the eThekwini Transport Authority will be giving presentations and explanations on the project, its progress, and the benefits of developing the new public transport network for all within the Municipality.

Individuals and businesses from these two communities are also invited to register on the Employment Opportunities Database. Registration requires that the following documents are provided: identity document, proof of qualifications (if a qualification has been obtained) and proof of relevant skills – for example, driver’s license, or reference. Local businesses/contractors should bring their documentation (proof of registration/ tax declaration etc).

This Employment Opportunities Database provides valuable information for GO!Durban when there is a call for new quotes from subcontractors or applications for employment on the construction in a relevant ward.

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