Lack of signage on bridge could spell another disaster
According to Zweli Dlamini, the signs on the bridge will be replaced once it becomes available from the supplier.
It has been six months since the tragic Boksburg gas tanker explosion, which claimed the lives of 41 people in Plantation, Boksburg.
It was reported that a truck transporting LP gas allegedly got stuck under a low-hanging railway bridge on Hospital Road that had no warning signage about the height restriction for trucks.
In light of this Ward 28 councillor Mary Goby has voiced her concern on numerous occasions about the lack of adequate signage at the railway bridge at Lakefield Avenue and Lanyon Street, cautioning that this may lead to another disaster that could be prevented.
“I am appalled and concerned with the lack of urgency from the Ekurhuleni metro’s roads department to ensure that signage of this nature is replaced and visible at all times,” said Goby.
“I want the department to commit to replacing the missing signs to keep motorists and road users safe.”
In a statement received from the City of Ekurhuleni spokesperson Zweli Dlamini, he says the city is aware of the absence of these crucial road signs.
“A budget of R650 000 was allocated for the replacement of illegible and stolen road signs throughout Benoni, Etwatwa and Daveyton,” said Dlamini.
“About 100 signs need to be replaced by the roads and stormwater department monthly, however, due to stock shortages from the supplier, these specific signs are not currently available.”
He added that road signs are only replaced when needed, however, a set of height-indicating signs, costing R2 500, has not yet been ordered.
“Once available, these signs will be erected on the railway bridge,” said Dlamini.
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