WINNER: GROUP FIVE/PANDEV JOINT VENTURE, "WARWICK TRIANGLE VIADUCT OUTBOUND"
The Warwick precinct experiences in excess of 60 pedestrian deaths a year and in order to reduce the unacceptable high death rate, the eThekwini Transport Authority proposed this project. The viaduct reroutes large volume away from Warwick Triangle, thereby reducing the risk of further pedestrian casualties. The viaduct now provides a quick access to the N3 when exiting the CBD centre which is favourable for all motorists, especially after matches at the new Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Project Information:
- 372 m long Viaduct
- Viaduct crosses over Warwick Triangle Precinct from Russell Street to N3Outbound Eilat Viaduct
- 2010 Project – completion 28 May 2008
- 16 month contract
HIGHLY COMMENDED: STEFANUTTI BASIL REED JOINT VENTURE, BAYHEAD ROAD EXTENSION & KHANGELA BRIDGE
Durban Harbour relies heavily on Bayhead Road, which acts as the main arterial feeding the heart of this bustling port. The Achilles heel has always been the congestion of traffic that ‘bottle necks’ along South Coast Road, particularly at its intersection with Edwin Swales Drive. The solution was to construct a retro fit bridge that would be a continuation of Bayhead Road and hence span over 180m from the intersection with South Coast Road across six Freight Rail lines, the six lane M4 highway (Southern Freeway) and a further five Metro Rail lines to intersect with Sydney Road to the west. Heavy vehicles, in particular container trucks, are now able to travel directly into and out of Bayhead Road (and hence the Port), without encountering either South Coast or Edwin Swales.
HIGHLY COMMENDED B: STEFANUTTI STOCKS, KING SHAKA INTERCHANGE
Stefanutti Stocks Civils KZN was awarded, as a sub-contractor to the Ilembe Civil Construction JV, the construction of the two bridge structures for the King Shaka Interchange. Construction of additional minor structures included a new 2.4m x 2.4m box culvert as well as a culvert extension which form an integral part of the King Shaka Interchange. The Ramp E Bridge was constructed using the incremental launch method of construction while the Overpass Bridge was built using the more conventional cast in-situ method. Careful management of resources and close liaison with the other contractors resulted in the completion of the structures on time and within budget.
