MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: MEC Sempe Elizabeth Mokua accompanied by the Head of Department, Mr Moses Kgantsi, and a team from the department conducted an oversight visit on the N18 route between Mahikeng and Vryburg site, near Uplands.
This is one of the roads where heavy rains have resulted in damage to the drain storm water channel and erosion on part of one lane of the road. The South African Road Limited Agency (SANRAL), as the implementing agent of the road, has deployed a contractor to channel water from the road and has implemented a stop-and-go as a short term solution. “I appeal to motorists to cooperate with the team that has been deployed to ensure safety at the site, while repair works are being carried out.
With the province having experienced heavy rains this past week and more rain expected in the coming weeks, we urge motorists to exercise extreme caution if travel is unavoidable, as several sections of the roads are waterlogged and visibility might be reduced when it rains,” said MEC Mokua.
She added that the plan is to also consult relevant stakeholders to ensure that a better strategy is derived for a long term solution on this part of the road.
MEC Mokua further appealed to motorists to exercise patience and caution as more roads will be affected by flooding throughout the province. The Department is aware of affected roads which includes R24 Rustenburg to Magaliesburg, N12 between Klerksdorp and Stilfontein amongst others.
“Road users are advised to be observant and to avoid unnecessary speeding, especially in low lying areas. The Department will have teams on the ground in various districts to ensure that we intervene where necessary to make the roads trafficable. The safety of all road users remains our priority,” concluded MEC Mokua.
Road users are urged to follow official channels for verified information and to report hasardous conditions to local authorities.
