Ekurhuleni’s Road Blitz fixes thousands of potholes and road signs

By focusing on key industrial zones and main routes, the City of Ekurhuleni’s infrastructure programme is reinforcing economic growth while improving daily transport conditions.

August 1, 2025

Brakpan Herald 1 minute read

Pooling resources across all city depots, Ekurhuleni’s Blitz Programme has rapidly improved critical roadways. PHOTO: City of Ekurhuleni

The CoE’s proactive Pothole Repair Blitzs Programme, launched in May, has successfully repaired over 50km of roads, covering approximately 275 000m2 of pothole damages.

In addition, more than 7 800 stormwater systems have been thoroughly cleaned, and 3 600 traffic signs and road markings have been restored.

This programme is a focused initiative to tackle potholes across the city, and since its inception it has significantly enhanced the mobility of commuters, goods, and services while improving overall road safety for all users.

A key feature of the blitz programme is its collaborative approach from all the city’s regions. Teams from all depots – Brakpan, Brakpan, Nigel and Springs in the east; Edenvale, Kempton Park, Tembisa in the north; and Alberton, Boksburg, Germiston and Vosloorus in the south – pool their resources, including labour, materials and machinery, to focus collectively on a single targeted area.

This united approach ensures faster and more efficient repairs and maximises manpower and equipment deployment for optimal impact.

The city is proud that this coordinated effort has led to noticeable improvements in road network conditions throughout Ekurhuleni.

Focus has been placed on maintaining infrastructure within key industrial zones and main thoroughfares, reinforcing investor confidence and supporting the city’s economic growth.