Maphumulo IDP - KZN Development Planning

4.11.1 PRIMARY CORRIDORSThe primary “north–south” corridor (P711) emanates from Ndwedwe (KZ293) at the souththrough to Maphumulo. The municipal area is linked via an existing “east-west” corridor (R 74)from Kranskop (KZ245) through to Stanger (KZ292). A further primary corridor (P15) to be reenforcedlinks the Northern portion of the municipality to Kranskop and Madungela (KZ286).Three regional transport routes have been identified as primary development corridors.Maphumulo (R74) serves as the main access route to Maphumulo area and ILembe Districtand links the municipal area with Stanger, Greytown and Ndwedwe which featureprominently in the District Spatial Development Framework.Settlements located along these corridors should be prioritized for upgrading in terms ofservice delivery, road infrastructure, housing and development of higher order publicfacilities. Particular attention should be paid to the nodes and other accessible areas. North-South corridor (P711) is a strategic link in the ILembe District Municipality’s SDF and is alignedto the corridor highlighted in the Ndwedwe SDF.4.11.2 SECONDARY CORRIDORSThe secondary corridors are as follows: Linking Hhosi (D881) to R 74 through onto eitherKranskop in the west or Stanger to the east; Linking wards 5, 6 and 11 (D1527) to the west ofP711 to Maphumulo; Extending the linkage from P711 to Stanger via Khabane Linking theP711 and R74 via the settlement of Nhlanomfula (D1532). The route which link the settlementsof Thafamasi, lead to the secondary corridor D881 and also the route which links thesettlement of Oqaqeni and Otimati.The secondary corridors facilitate movement and improve the level of access within themunicipal area. They provide road linkages between different settlement webs and alsoprovide access to the tourism centres. The following are identified as secondary corridors:‣ Road to Khabane. This road provides access to main road to Ndwedwe and anumber of settlements are located along this road.‣ Link road from Hhosi to Mphise. This serves as the main internal link road between thenorthwestern and south-eastern settlements. It is also a tourist route to ItshelikaNtunjambili and kwaShushu hot springs.‣ Link road from KwaMxhosa to Zubane.‣ Link road from Nhlanomfula to main road to Stanger, similar character as Oqaqeniand Maqumbi.4.11.3 TERTIARY CORRIDORSThe tertiary routes are as follows: Roads included are D894, D1573, D1533 and D1534 RoadD1630 linking secondary corridor to Primary Corridor (P711) Route linking the Primary Corridor(P711) to Umvoti (KZ245). Tertiary corridors are found mainly within the settlements and bindtogether different settlements. They serve mainly as internal circulation and access roads to arange of social facilities and economic development opportunities. These corridors areopportunity areas for the location of lower order facilities. The settlement hierarchy anddevelopment corridors provide a framework for the future provision of bulk infrastructure,services and facilities, and support for local economic development initiatives.__________________________________________________________________________________________Maphumulo Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2012 - 2013Final June 2012Page 87 of 142