The ongoing solar lighting project along a 3.5km section of the A3 road within the Thaba-Tseka central business district is 90% complete.

Valued at M11,129,667.16, the project is set to improve road user safety and visibility through the installation of approximately 230 solar lights. This enhanced lighting will have a positive effect on the local economy by promoting business activity and deterring crime in the area. The project is carried out by the Pheko/Clean Energy Joint Venture under the supervision of the Roads Directorate.

Through the project, which is undertaken as a pilot, the Directorate aims to shift from conventional streetlights to a more sustainable, solar-powered alternative to reduce environmental impact and lower the operational costs of street lighting.

To improve road safety on major roads, the Roads Directorate, with funding from the Road Fund, will be implementing 14 additional street lighting rehabilitation and maintenance projects in the current financial year. These projects, some of which are already in progress, will take place on various roads in the Maseru, Berea, Mafeteng, and Butha-Buthe districts. The projects include the following: -

·         Kofi Annan Road from Philips to Masianokeng, Ha Tsolo, Lekhalong to Ha Tsolo Traffic Circle, Ha Tsolo traffic circle to Tikoe Industrial Area;

·         St. Agnes to Ha Ntjabane to Lithabaneng and TY Olympic – Rural Water Supply along the A1 Road in Berea;

·         A2 Road from Thabong traffic circle to Lefikeng, Lefikeng to Ha Matala traffic circle and Ha Matala to Masianokeng;

·         Lancers Inn to Pioneer Circle;

·         A1 Road from Lakeside to Nutrifoods and Nutrifoods to Selakhapane;

·         Motsekuoa junction to Motsekuoa Roads Camp, Motsekuoa (Tsoaing Bridge) to Motsekuoa High School, Thabaneng to Likhoele to Mafeteng first traffic circle and Mohale’s Hoek Road to Van Rooyen’s Gate; and

·         Butha-Buthe main traffic circle to Likileng Village

 
 | About us: The Roads Directorate is a semi-autonomous government institution legally established in 2010. The Directorate is mandated with planning, development and maintenance of the road network and carrying out quality assurance of all roads.

 

Issued by: Nozesolo Mpopo   
Corporate Communications Manager                                                                                        Corner Senate and Lepoqo Streets, Industrial Area, Maseru                                           
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