INTRODUCTION
Royal HaskoningDHV has been commissioned by the KwaZulu Natal Department of Transport to undertake a Road Safety Appraisal on Provincial Road P15-1 from km 9 to km 20 which is 11 kilometres in length, identifying any deficiencies and challenges in
METHODOLOGY
The Road Safety Appraisal Team was established as follows:
Project Background
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Road Safety on provincial roads.
Purpose of the Road Safety Appraisal
As stated in the South African Road Safety Audit (SARSA) Manual, a Stage 6 Road Safety Audits on Existing Roads (Road Safety Appraisals) has the following objectives:
Road Safety Appraisal Process
The appraisal process follows the steps shown on the flow chart (Figure 3.1 in the Road Safety Audit Manual) on the next page, making appropriate adjustments for the site-specific conditions as required by the special case of an existing road.
Information Provided
As per detailed in the Methodology.
Risk Assessment
A risk assessment analysis was carried out for each of the items listed and as required in accordance with the SARSA Manual.
Items resulting from this appraisal
Click on the problem items on the graphic below to see the related information:
PROBLEM – LACK OF ADVANCE SIGNAGE
Summary: Risk of collision with severe consequences
PROBLEM - GUARDRAIL’S DEFLECTION ANGLE
Summary: Risk of possible collision with severe consequences