Dludluma road upgrade brings safer, easier travel to residents
The upgraded D797 road in Dludluma has been handed over after construction, improving the link to the Dludluma Ring Road and supporting access to schools, healthcare and local businesses.
A once gravel-covered stretch of Dludluma road has been upgraded to a surfaced route, enhancing safety and convenience for residents in Mpumalanga's Nkomazi Local Municipality. The D797 Road, which links to the Dludluma Ring Road (D2950), was recently handed over by the Mpumalanga Public Works, Roads and Transport Department. This development enables smoother journeys to essential services like schools, healthcare facilities, businesses, and other necessities.
The improved infrastructure is also anticipated to facilitate the transportation of goods and smoother access to neighboring communities. This project has stimulated economic activity in the region, with local employment and participation from small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) from Nkomazi during construction. The department noted that the road was completed on time by a local contractor, highlighting the capability of local companies in providing public infrastructure while bolstering the local economy.
MEC Thulasizwe Thomo emphasized that road building should also foster local capacity, as part of the broader infrastructure development in Nkomazi. The newly surfaced route is among several ongoing projects in the municipality, including the Phiva-to-Mdladla road and the D2943 Driekoppies Bridge, designed to improve community connectivity and support travel across the area.
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