Sani Pass road to be tarred
Wednesday 21 May 2014 18:35
SAPA
The tarring of Sani Pass has been approved by Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa, the KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department announced on Wednesday.
The road, famed for being a gruelling 4×4 vehicle drive, links Underberg with Mokhotlong.
KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Willies Mchunu said that the tarring of the road would improve trade relations between South Africa and Lesotho.
“As well, seamless and legal movement of people between the two countries will help strengthen our economic ties, grow shared opportunities and ensure sustainable and mutually beneficial development for both countries,” said Mchunu.
Mchunu said that the total cost of upgrading the 19km from Old Good Hope Trading Post to the summit of the Sani Pass at the border post would cost R887 million.