The Nelson Mandela Bridge, a centre piece of the Blue IQ rejuvenation project in South Africa, quickly became the newest landmark of the gauteng province.

Verni Construction, the long-term and experienced Radcon #7® distributor for the region, treated the bridge deck ensuring lifetime waterproofing and increased serviceability to this spectacular structure.

Pollution is a serious concern in the city, resulting in rapid carbonation and deterioration of structural concrete.  With Radcon #7® protection, the bridge will be in use for many years with no further maintenance required.

Being the largest cable-stayed bridge in southern Africa, it is 284 metres long, spanning over 42 operational railway lines in the heart of the Johannesburg's central business district.

The asymmetrical dual-pylon design, with a 41 metre tall north pylon and 27 metre tall south pylon, received an outstanding engineering achievement award from the South African Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE) on 27 October 2004.

APPLICATOR:  Verni Construction