WATCH: Major road repairs campaign led by MMC Andile Mngwevu kicks off in Alberton

MMC for Roads and Transport Planning, Andile Mngwevu, on May 15, led the charge in Nelson Mandela Avenue, Alberton, as part of the newly launched Sivala Ama-Pothole blitz, a comprehensive road maintenance campaign.

The city has allocated R50m towards this initiative, aimed at restoring the safety and functionality of local roads. The MMC said the roads will last longer and will require fewer interventions.

“This move to utilise hot mix asphalt means longer durability for our road network and better resistance to wear, reducing the frequency and extent of repairs needed in the future. It further means the overall lifecycle cost of road maintenance will decrease, as the roads will last longer and require fewer interventions,” he said.

@albertonrecord MMC for Roads and Transport Planning, Andile Mngwevu, on May 15, led the charge in Nelson Mandela Avenue, Alberton, as part of the newly launched Sivala Ama-Pothole blitz, a comprehensive road maintenance campaign. The city has allocated R50m towards this initiative, aimed at restoring the safety and functionality of local roads. The MMC said the roads will last longer and will require fewer interventions. Read full story on albertonrecord.co.za #SivalaAmaPothole #Alberton #Ekurhuleni ♬ original sound – Alberton Record

The campaign includes closing potholes, painting road markings, installing traffic signs, and clearing stormwater systems to prevent further road degradation.

“Ekurhuleni aims to keep our roads in good condition and reduce unsurfaced road backlogs in the next few years,” Mngwevu added.

To help repair personnel prioritise the most affected routes, the Roads and Transport Department encouraged the community to report issue areas using the city’s hotline and mobile platforms:

Call: 0860 543 000

My CoE App

Email: Call.centre@ekurhuleni.gov.za

X: CoE-Call-Centre

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