Minister Simmers kicks off October Mobility Month

Minister Simmers kicks off October Mobility Month at MR191 road upgrades near Franschhoek

As part of October Mobility Month, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will visit several of the Department of Infrastructure's (DOI) main road infrastructure projects in the province.

Today, Minister Simmers visited the MR191 road upgrades project, located south of the N1, near Paarl, continuing through the Franschhoek Pass to the Theewaterskloof dam.

This R598 million project involves significant infrastructure improvements to enhancing safety and transport connectivity. The scope of work includes a 30-month upgrade, along with periodic maintenance of other segments, highlighting the government's commitment to long-term development of regional road infrastructure.

The project commenced in April this year and is anticipated to be completed by 27 October 2026.

Additionally, this project aims also to benefit local communities, from the surrounding areas of Simondium, Pierkamp and Groendal, by creating 384 job opportunities and 40 contracts for local enterprises, supporting local economic development. Emerging contractors will also have opportunities, promoting broader participation in infrastructure projects and stimulating further economic development at the community level.

Minister Simmers said, "I am very pleased with the progress at the MR191 road upgrade project. These upgrades, and many similar projects across the province, showcase, not only the Western Cape Government's commitment to ensure that roads are safe to travel on, but it also affirms our efforts to enable a growing economy that connects communities to opportunities that will improve the quality of people's lives."

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