PROGRESS ON BAYHEAD ROAD UPGRADE ENHANCES PORT ACCESS
The Bayhead Road Rehabilitation Project, a strategic infrastructure initiative at the Port of Durban, continues to progress on schedule, marking a significant milestone in Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) efforts to enhance port access and improve road safety. Since its commencement in June 2025, the project has advanced seamlessly from Phase 1 into Phase 2, with construction activities proceeding efficiently with minimal disruption to port logistics operations.
Phase 2 of the project focuses on the outbound carriageway from the Shell Garage to the Rotterdam Intersection, as well as the inbound carriageway from Wagtail to the Langeberg Intersection. Current works include the removal of old asphalt, laying of new Bitumen-Stabilised Material (BSM) base and asphalt layers as well as the cleaning and repair of kerbs, channels and stormwater manholes. These upgrades are designed to strengthen the road’s structural integrity while significantly improving its resilience and drainage capacity.
In line with TNPA’s commitment to safety and operational excellence, additional interventions are being implemented to enhance road safety and traffic management. These include the installation of new road signage, improved lane markings, reflective road studs and speed-calming measures to regulate vehicle movement in the busy Bayhead logistics corridor.
Stakeholder engagement remains a central pillar of the project’s success. Weekly engagements with port users and affected businesses have ensured transparency as a cornerstone of the ongoing collaboration, with stakeholders expressing strong support for the work underway. Stakeholder inputs have refined implementation and minimize operational impact.
The TNPA Acting Port Manager for the Durban port, Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi said,” The Bayhead Road Rehabilitation Project is a catalyst for improved port efficiency and logistics reliability at the Port of Durban. As one of the country’s most important trade gateways, infrastructure modernization of this nature is critical to supporting economic growth by safeguarding cargo flows and reinforcing South Africa’s position in the global supply chain”.
Source : TNPA
