Moroke Sekoboto
THE M140 million reconstruction and full rehabilitation of the A5 road from St. Michael’s to Roma, including the 2km loop road via St. Joseph’s Hospital to Ha Mafefooane has commenced and will be completed in slightly over a year.
The Roads Directorate Corporate Communication Manager, Nozesolo Mpopo, said in a statement this week this significant project had been awarded to China Geo Engineering Corporation.
The project will be supervised by the Mafube/SM Consulting Engineers Joint Venture and involves the comprehensive rehabilitation of the entire 8km road at a cost of about M140 million. It is envisaged to be completed in 15 months.
The initiative aims to improve travel to the National University of Lesotho, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and villages around the Roma valley while also reducing travel time between Maseru and Qacha’s Nek districts.
“The reconstruction of the road will not only improve the safety and efficiency of passenger travel but also facilitate the smooth transportation of goods and services, contributing significantly to the socio-economic development of Lesotho,” Ms Mpopo said.
The scope of work includes road widening and the construction of climbing lanes on certain sections, construction of gabion walls and concrete-lined drainage, installation of new road markings and signs, construction of new cross-drainage structures, extension of paved pedestrian walkways, construction of bus bays, and installation of solar-powered street lighting.
“The public is notified that temporary traffic delays are anticipated during the works. Therefore, all road users are urged to exercise patience and adhere to all on-site traffic signage.”
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