Ashley resident appeals for speed humps
eThekwini Municipality advised residents to request speed humps from the City and that requests that satisfy the criteria for traffic calming will be prioritised for funding approval by the Council.
AN Ashley resident has appealed for speed humps on Second Avenue as he says some motorists see the road as a race track.
Dereck Pitt, who has resided in the area for many years, said that although there is a four-way stop, the motorists ignore and fly through the road, which is unacceptable since it is a residential area.
What’s more, Pitt said there is no pathway in the road.
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“There are many people who walk through the road, including small children.”
He said there have been a few accidents over the years, and there was a car that ended up in someone’s wall. “I fear that one day, a car will crash into my garage as it is not far from the road,” said Pitt.
He said this matter is concerning as people who reside along the road sometimes battle to come out of their driveways because of the speeding cars, especially in the mornings and afternoons.
eThekwini Municipality spokesperson Gugu Sisilana said requests for speed humps can be emailed to eugene.naidoo@durban.gov.za or nomusa.luthuli2@durban.gov.za.
“All requests will be assessed in accordance with the City’s Traffic Calming Policy. Requests that satisfy the criteria for traffic calming will be prioritised for funding approval by the Council. Once funding has been approved, the implementation process will commence,” she said.
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