Road Maintenance Standards Portfolio Committee on Transport 15 th March 2011 L Kannemeyer
Main Road Categories in South Africa National Roads Secondary Roads Tertiary Roads
South African Road Network Authority Paved Gravel Total SANRAL 16,170 0 16,170 Provinces - 9 48,176 136,640 184,816 Metros - 9 51,682 14,461 66,143 Municipalities 37,691 302,158 339,849 Total 153,719 453,259 606,978 Un-Proclaimed (Estimate) 140,000 140,000 Estimated Total 153,719 593,259 746,978 Un-Proclaimed Roads = Public roads not formally maintained by any Authority
Houghton Eish!!! How Did This Happen? Sunninghill
Paved Provincial + SANRAL Type Year V-Good Good Fair Poor V-Poor Length 2004-08 5,303 24,220 21,570 8,399 3,766 % 2004-08 8.38% 38.29% 34.10% 13.28% 5.95%
Gravel Provincial Type Year V-Good Good Fair Poor V-Poor Length 2004-08 1,981 13,863 35,344 33,219 19,327 % 2004-08 1.91% 13.36% 34.07% 32.02% 18.63%
CONDITION SUMMARY Municipalities - Gravel Metros - Gravel Authority Provinces - Gravel Municipalities - Paved Metros - Paved Very Poor (km) Poor (km) Fair (km) Good (km) Very Good (km) Provinces - Paved SANRAL - Paved 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Percentage of Network As they say in the movies Houston we have a problem
Estimated Backlog (Strengthening / Regravel) Authority Strengthening/Regravel Backlog: Roads in Poor to Very Poor Condition Paved Gravel Total % Length Cost % Length Cost Length Cost SANRAL 11.86% 1,932 R 15,456,000,000 0.00% 0 R 0 1,932 R 15,456,000,000 Provinces - 9 22.79% 10,980 R 87,840,000,000 50.66% 69,216 R 13,843,111,157 80,196 R 101,683,111,157 Metros - 9 4.12% 2,127 R 10,635,000,000 8.48% 1,227 R 245,315,473 3,354 R 10,880,315,473 Municipalities 3.62% 1,363 R 4,089,000,000 28.54% 86,245 R 17,249,009,106 87,608 R 21,338,009,106 Total Backlog 16,402 R 118,020,000,000 156,687 R 31,337,435,736 173,089 R 149,357,435,736 Notes: 1.Based on actual condition data for only 37% of the network (used as estimate for rest???) and some data as old as 2004 for some authorities. 2.The above backlog excludes backlogs related to periodic resurfacing of the network, upgrade of gravel roads to surfaced standard, addition of additional lanes to alleviate congestion and construction of new roads.
Budget Requirement versus Allocation Estimated Maintenance Budget Requirement per Year Maintenance Budget Per Year Authority Total Network Sustain Backlog Total 2010/11 Allocation 2010/11 As % SANRAL 16,170 R 9,248,616,000 R 3,091,200,000 R 12,339,816,000 R 6,844,501,000 55.47% Provinces - 9 184,816 R 29,533,341,758 R 12,046,129,680 R 41,579,471,438 R 22,300,000,000 53.63% Metros - 9 66,143 R 13,086,160,700 R 347,052,528 R 13,433,213,228 R 3,700,000,000 27.54% Municipalities 339,849 R 14,037,274,500 R 389,727,300 R 14,427,001,800 0.00% Totals km 606,978 R 65,905,392,957 R 15,874,109,508 R 81,779,502,465 R 32,844,501,000 40.16% Notes: 1.Based on actual condition data for only 37% of the network (used as estimate for rest???) and some data as old as 2004 for some authorities. 2.Strengthening Backlog addressed over 5 years, and regravel over 10years. 3.The above backlog excludes backlogs related addition of additional lanes to alleviate congestion and construction of new roads.
Road Condition Why is it Happening Pavement Design? 100 80 60 40 20 Road Deterioration due to Traffic Loading & Environment Maintenance Actions Good Fair Poor No Maintenance Very Poor (Typically Designed for Traffic Expected over 20-30 Years) 0 2008 2013 2018 2023 2028 Year Moisture Ingress SA Pavement Design Requires Performance of Preventative Maintenance
Why is it Happening Pavement Design? Increased Number of Heavy Axles Repetitions over 20-30 year Design Life South Africa Waterproof Layer Northern Hemisphere Local Street Farm To Market Typical National / Interstate Road
Why is it Happening Pavement Age Pavement Age Trend 100% 90% National Road Network Length (Carriageway km) 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 YEAR > 25 years 21-25 years 16-20 years 11-15 years 6-10 years 0-5 years Please Note: 80% of Network Older than Original 20 Year Design Life
Where is it Happening Rainfall Zones FRANCISTOWN CHIPINGE BEIRA WINDHOEK MESSINA WALVISBAY GABORONE TZANEEN KEETMANSHOOP ZEERUST PRETORIA JOHANNESBURG KLERKSDORP VOLKSRUST MAPUTO BLOEMFONTEIN LADYSMITH WEPENER ROUXVILLE DURBAN PORT SHEPSTONE CAPE TOWN CERES OUDTSHOORN SOMERSET WEST MOSSEL BAY PORT ELIZABETH EAST LONDON Wet (>1000 mm/yr) Moderate (500 1000) Dry (< 500 mm/yr)
Birth/Rebirth of a Pothole? New Road - Deterioration over time due to Traffic Loading & Environment NO Preventative Maintenance - Crack Sealing - Cleaning Drainage Structures - Cutting of Grass
What Is The Solution Automatic Pothole Patching? Nooooooo. Potholes are the symptom not the cause If we strive to become best pothole repairers in the world.. Then we have lost the plot...
What Is The Solution Preventative Maintenance! SANRAL Routine Maintenance Cost - Crack Sealing, Cleaning Drainage Structures, Cutting of Grass - R 4.50 m 2 / per km / year SANRAL Reseal Cost - R70 R130 m 2 / 10 year SANRAL Pothole Repair Cost -R 700 R1500 / m 2 -SANRAL In-situ Recycle -R 250 R500 / m 2
How Do SANRAL Implement This? Technical Specifications (Legal Words)
How Do SANRAL Implement This? Technical Specifications (Legal Words)
How Do SANRAL Implement This? Routine Road Maintenance Manual (Pictures)
How Do SANRAL Implement This?
How Do SANRAL Implement This? Routine Road Maintenance Guidance Manual (Pictures)
How Do SANRAL Implement This?
How Do SANRAL Implement This?
Conclusion? Road Network Problems Solution Old Network - >80% older than original 20 year design life NO Preventative Maintenance done by most authorities (R4.50 m 2 / km / year) waiting for potholes. If current budget allocations are only going to be spent on pothole repairs (R700 R1500 m 2 ) then totally insufficient to sustain the network. Must ensure adequate focus on preventative maintenance to prevent new potholes with associated systematic repair of existing potholes. All the guidelines manuals are available. Officials not always aware of existence or how to apply - Need to ensure that appropriate technical skills are available at all government levels.
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