Roads agency distances itself from proposed N2 security wall

SANRAL has formally distanced itself from a proposed R180 million security wall along the N2, saying it has no jurisdiction over the stretch of road at the centre of a deadly smash-and-grab attack - and has not been consulted on the plan.

- MURRAY SWART

Responding to media enquiries, South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) spokesperson Lwando Mahlasela said the agency has no authority over the stretch of road between Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) and the city centre.

"The portion of N2 between the CTIA area to Raapenberg Interchange (N2/M5) falls under the jurisdiction of the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure, and the portion of N2 from Raapenberg Interchange (M5) into the city centre falls under the City of Cape Town jurisdiction," Mahlasela said.

"Sanral has no jurisdiction over this portion of the N2 between CTIA and city centre. The Sanral jurisdiction starts just before the Swartklip Interchange (N2/R300) eastwards."