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Technical/Engineering Advice

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Overview

Provide design standards and manuals guiding the road sector industry through policy formulation (standards) and make inputs to the physical planning with respect to road developments.

Who is eligible?

General public
Private Sector
Government departments
Parastatals

How do I get this service?

Write letter addressed to the Director of Roads detailing the information you request from the Department.

What supporting documents are required?

None.

How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Roads Headquarters , West Gate Mall

Gaborone

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

How much does it cost?

There are no costs associated with this service.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications , Technical engineering advice, guiding engineering expert

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Transport and Public Works

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Roads Headquarters

Ministry of Transport and Communications
Private Bag 0026
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3913511
Fax. (+267) 3915952
Toll Free. 17779
Email. mtcpro [at] gov.bw

Axle Load Control (Monitoring)

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Overview

Weighing of vehicles at weighbridges for vehicles above 3500 kg.

Who is eligible?

All trucks/vehicles above 3500kg.

How do I get this service?

Truck enters the weighbridge.
Once weighed a certificate is issued.

What supporting documents are required?

No supporting documents required.

How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

0600hrs – 2200hrs Weighbridge Locations

Pioneer
Tlokweng
Martins Drift
Ramokgwebana
Kazungula
Mamuno

24hrs Weighbridge Locations

Dibete
Serule
Francistown
Sehithwa

How much does it cost?

No cost associated with this service.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications, Axle Load, weigh bridge

Keywords

Axle Load Monitoring

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Transport and Public Works

Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations Office

Department of Roads

Private Bag 0026

Gaborone

Tel:+(267) 3913511

Fax: +(267) 3915952

Toll Free Number - 17779

Email: roadspublicrelations [at] gov.bw

Axle load control (exemption certification)

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Overview

Issuing of certificates for abnormal loads .

Who is eligible?

Transporters with loads that qualify as abnormal.

How do I get this service?

Download and complete weighbridge application form. The form is also available at all weighbridges across the country.
Submit application form to the nearest Department of Roads Office or weigh bridge depot
Pay prescribed fee
issuance of permit

What supporting documents are required?

Applicable identity.
Details of load and dimensions of the truck
Route clearance report for super loads.

How long will this service take?

One (1) day.

Where can I obtain this service?

Roads Department Headquarters ,Western Bypass next to Wimpy

Francistown Weighbridge, along Airport road.

How much does it cost?

Pay as per the pricing schedule.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications, weigh bridge, axle load, abnormal load

Keywords

Axle Load

Weigh Bridge

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Transport and Public Works

Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations Office

Department of Roads
West Gate Mall
Unit No. 28, Western Bypass
Tel. (267) 361-2000
Fax.(267) 390-7236
E-mail: mtcpro [at] gov.bw

Traffic Data Information

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Overview

This service is provided for individuals or businesses who want access to traffic data information.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens
Private businesses
Parastatals

How do I get this service?

Visit the nearest Department of Roads and submit request to access traffic data information.

What supporting documents are required?

No documents are required for this service.

How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit any of the Department of Roads offices across the country to access the service.

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

How much does it cost?

There is no cost associated with this service.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications

Keywords

Traffic data , traffic data surveys

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Transport and Public Works

Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations Office

Department of Roads

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Private Bag 0026

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel: (+267) 3913511

Fax: (+267) 3915952

Toll Free: 17779

Email: mtcpro [at] gov.bw (mtcpro[at]gov[dot]bw)

Access Control to Road Reserve Space (Wayleave)

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Overview

This involves requesting access into the road infrastructure network for the following services;

regularisation for existing accesses being upgraded.
routing/locating service infrastructure within the road reserve ( for example ; communication, power, water & sanitation)
works within the road reserve (parking facilities, bus stops & advertising space).

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens
Local Authorities
Government Departments
Private Institutions
Businesses

How do I get this service?

Submit an application letter and supporting documents to any of the Department of Roads offices across the country.
Assessment of applicant's drawings versus design specifications to check if they comply with the Botswana Roads Design Manual ( BDRM).
The Department will contact the applicant for site inspection with submitted engineering drawings for feasibility.
The applicant will be provided with pre-feasibility inspections report.
If satisfactory, recommendations are forwarded to the Ministry of Transport and Communications for approval.
Once approved by the ministry, pay the prescribed fee.
Issuance of permit .

What supporting documents are required?

Proof of use of land for which access is sought.
Engineering drawings (A1 size) capturing details of the following;
Accesses in close proximity ( road junctions)
Drainage facilities in proximity
Utilities which will be affected or in close proximity (power lines, fiber optic cables, underground water pipes and sewer lines).
Cross sectional details of proposed access/service trench.
Expected movement into and within the property/reserve.
Locality sketch plan detailing exact location of property, showing road from which access is required, that is, major highway or location of infrastructure routing/crossing (in case of services).

How long will this service take?

Thirty (30) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit any of the Department of Roads offices across the country to access the service or Department of Roads Headquarters, West Gate mall.

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

How much does it cost?

Minor access to individual farms & residential plots - BWP100.00
Access to business premises - BWP600.00
Cutting of tarred road surface & thrust boring - BWP1000.00
Utility/service rental on road reserve - BWP0.05/linear meter/year

Meta tags

Transport and Communications , access control to road reserve space , wayleave

Keywords

Wayleave

Access Control to Road Reserve Space

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Transport and Public Works

Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations Office

Department of Roads

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Private Bag 0026

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3913511

Fax. (+267) 3915952

Toll Free. 17779

Email. mtcpro [at] gov.bw

Vehicle Registration and Licencing

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Overview

Vehicle registration in the Government vehicle registration system, to facilitate issuance of registration book and vehicle licence disk .

Who is eligible?

Citizens and residents who own a vehicle.

How do I get this service?

Download and complete Vehicle Registration Form(RV 1) form, then attach clearance form from Botswana Police Service and BURS.
If applicant is registering a vehicle that is more than three years and above (from the year of manufacture), it must have passed a roadworthiness test. All vehicles must have customs clearance too.
Pay prescribed fee as per the vehicle weight including a levy of BWP50.00.
It is mandantory for vehicle licence to be renewed annually, ideally 3 months before expiry.

What supporting documents are required?

Valid applicable identity.
Police Clearance Certificate.
Required fee as per vehicle weight.
Note: Road worthiness test is compulsory for vehicles three years and above (from the year of manufacture).
Customs clearance.

How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices around the country.
Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.