State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has reported that the Bayhead road rehabilitation project – a strategic infrastructure initiative at the Port of Durban – continues to progress on schedule, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance port access and improve road safety.

Since its start in June, the TNPA says, 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 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 its commitment to safety and operational excellence, the TNPA notes that 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.

The State-owned entity says stakeholder engagement remains a central pillar of the project’s success, noting that 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 under way.

TNPA adds that stakeholder inputs have refined implementation and minimised operational impact.

“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,” says TNPA acting port manager for the Durban port Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi.