ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAYOR XABA TO UNVEIL MULTI-MILLION BLUNDELL BRIDGE AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE
EThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba will tomorrow, 15 July, officially unveil the R71 million Blundell Bridge and Road infrastructure project in Shallcross.
The bridge and road were severely destroyed during the 2022 floods.
The completed project will restore a strategic transport link between Shallcross and Queensburgh communities.
It will improve connectivity, facilitate the movement of goods, and provide residents with easier access to essential services.
Members of the media are invited to attend the official opening.
Details are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Time: 09h30
Venue: Shallcross, Blundell Bridge and Road
To RSVP, contact Silindile Cele on 073 332 9639 (Whatsapp) or email Silindile.cele1@durban.gov.za
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Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate
