WATCH: Alberton North residents demand action as potholes threaten safety
Potholes in Alberton North have become a growing hazard, with residents citing dangerous road conditions and near-tragic incidents involving both drivers and pedestrians
Potholes have become a significant safety concern for the Alberton community.
Residents have expressed their worries about the extremely poor and dangerous condition of the roads, especially in Alberton North.
The street most affected is Hendrik Potgieter Street, which has numerous potholes, making it difficult for drivers to navigate.
@albertonrecordPotholes have become a significant safety concern for the Alberton community. Residents have expressed their worries about the extremely poor and dangerous condition of the roads, especially in Alberton North. The street most affected is Hendrik Potgieter Street, which has numerous potholes, making it difficult for drivers to navigate. Full story on albertonrecord.co.za♬ original sound – Alberton Record
Numerous small potholes can be found between 5th Avenue and Hendrik Potgieter Street. In addition, large and medium-sized potholes are present along 6th Avenue near Hendrik Potgieter Street. A particularly dangerous large pothole at 7th Avenue and Hendrik Potgieter Street is often filled with water, making it even more hazardous for motorists.
A concerned resident reported that the pothole on 7th Avenue and Hendrik Potgieter Street has become a significant obstacle for motorists, forcing them to drive onto the pavement or take alternative routes to reach their destinations.
@albertonrecordPotholes in Alberton North have become a growing hazard, with residents citing dangerous road conditions and near-tragic incidents involving both drivers and pedestrians Full story on albertonrecord.co.za
A resident of Alberton North reported that on July 10, she, her mother, and her children were walking to a shopping centre when she was hit by a car trying to avoid a pothole.
“As we were crossing 5th Avenue, a car swerved to avoid a pothole and nearly drove onto the pavement. In doing so, the driver struck me with his vehicle,” said Melanie Cecilia du Toit. “I wasn’t seriously injured because it was only his left side mirror that hit my right arm. But if one of my children had been walking on my right side, they could have been hit instead.”
The City of Ekurhuleni has allocated R50 million to the Sivala Ama-Potholes project this year, aimed at restoring the safety and functionality of local roads. On May 15, MMC for Roads and Transport Planning, Andile Mngwevu, launched the initiative on Nelson Mandela Avenue in Alberton as part of the newly introduced Sivala Ama-Pothole Blitz, a comprehensive road maintenance campaign.
To date, some roads in Alberton remain unattended. The Alberton Record has contacted Zweli Dlamini, spokesperson for the city, for comment. An update will be provided once a response is received.
