Repairs to Atlas Road traffic lights set to start in March 2026
Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is finalising the appointment of a contractor to repair traffic lights and more on Atlas Road.
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, in partnership with the City of Ekurhuleni, is finalising the appointment of a service provider to repair streetlights and traffic lights along Atlas Road (M43) and the M39.
Procurement is expected to conclude by February 2026, with work set to begin in March 2026, according to Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela.
The repairs form part of the province’s broader infrastructure improvement drive aimed at enhancing road safety, visibility, and traffic flow along key commuter routes in Kempton Park and surrounding areas.
Wider road upgrades across Gauteng
“The Department continues to make significant progress in upgrading, maintaining, and rehabilitating the provincial road network to boost safety, accessibility, and economic connectivity,” said Diale-Tlabela.
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Major resurfacing and repair works have recently been completed in Boiketlong, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Sharpeville, Sebokeng, and Evaton North, improving travel conditions for motorists and reducing congestion.
“In addition, the Department is actively monitoring and repairing sinkholes along major routes in partnership with technical experts to ensure structural stability and public safety.”
Key projects in progress
During an oversight visit to the K60 Road in Sunninghill, Diale-Tlabela reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to fast-tracking completion of the project, which will help ease congestion and boost local economic activity once completed.
Other major projects currently underway include P122, K50, K54, D1814, and K175, all aimed at improving mobility and reducing travel inefficiencies across Gauteng.
Strengthening maintenance capacity for rainy season
“Ahead of the rainy season, the Department has also concluded the procurement of additional service providers to assist its five regional maintenance teams,” Diale-Tlabela said.
She added that this will help ensure a faster response to flooding, potholes, and road damage during wet weather conditions.
“Our focus is on creating a transport system that connects communities, drives economic development, and enhances safety for every road user,” said MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela.
