TRAC N4 upgrades will benefit all road users

Trans African Concessions (TRAC), concessionaire of the Maputo Corridor, remains committed to maintaining this strategic transport route to world-class standards.

To keep the N4 safe, efficient, and reliable, TRAC continuously invests in infrastructure upgrades and maintenance. This includes routine pavement rehabilitation and strengthening, as well as larger-scale projects such as road widening, new interchanges, and bridge construction.

Several major projects are currently underway along the N4, reflecting TRAC’s ongoing commitment to safer, smoother, and more reliable travel for all road users. Below is an overview of these projects and their progress to date:

* Solomon Mahlangu Drive to Bronkhorspruit (N4-1 km 21 to km 25 & N4-2 km 0 to km 30)

Project Details: Rehabilitation of the N4

Commencement Date: October 2025

Expected Completion Date: September 2027

Progress of completion: 0%

Traffic Accommodation: Shoulder and Lane closures to be implemented during construction

Main Contractor: TauPele Construction

* Van Dijksdrift Interchange to Wonderfontein (N4-4 km 9 to km 47) & N4-5 km 0 to km 10)

Project Details: Rehabilitation of the N4

Commencement Date: September 2025

Expected Completion Date: September 2027

Progress of completion: 1%

Traffic Accommodation: Shoulder and Lane closures to be implemented during construction

Main Contractor: Actophambili Construction

* Schoemanskloof (N4-6Y km 2,7 to km 62)

Project Details: Upgrading and Rehabilitation of Schoemanskloof

Commencement Date: October 2024

Expected Completion Date: October 2027

Progress of completion: 23 %

Traffic Accommodation: Shoulder lane closures; Stop/Go closures to be implemented during construction

Main Contractor: TauPele Construction

* Crocodile Gorge Upgrade (N4-7 km 74.1 to km 90.05)

Project Details: Upgrading and Rehabilitation of Section 10

Commencement Date: March 2025

Expected Completion Date: February 2028

Progress of completion: 15%

Traffic Accommodation: Stop/Go closure to be implemented as required

Main Contractor: Raubex Construction

* Hectorspruit to Lebombo Border post (N4-8X km 39 to km 70)

Project Details: Rehabilitation of the N4

Commencement Date: May 2025

Expected Completion Date: May 2027

Progress of completion: 12%

Traffic Accommodation: Lane closures; Stop/Go closures to be implemented during construction

Main Contractor: Roadspan/WBHO JV

* Ressano Garcia Border Post to Moamba Interchange (EN4-1 km 0 to km 41.29)

Project Details: Rehabilitation and the construction of a new passing lane of Section 16

Commencement Date: October 2024

Expected Completion Date: December 2027

Progress of completion: 15%

Traffic Accommodation: Stop/Go closures

Main Contractor: WBHO Projects Mozambique

* Moamba I/C to Tchumene Interchange (EN4-2 km 0 to km 25)

Project Details: The mill and replace of N4 MDC section 17

Commencement Date: June 2025

Expected Completion Date: July 2025

Progress of completion: 15%

Traffic Accommodation: Daytime Stop/Go closures

Main Contractor: TC Projectos LD

While TRAC strives to minimise traffic disruptions during roadworks, some delays may occur in certain areas, particularly during peak periods. Road users are encouraged to follow @TRACN4route on X, or join the TRAC N4 WhatsApp channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaeDDXP7YSdCacuH3n1V for regular, real-time updates to help plan their journeys.

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