Deserted traffic lights endanger people’s lives
Nearly all the traffic lights in town are not functioning properly. Noting that this is a very busy area with numerous motorists, it is a priority for them to be operational.
PRAKTISEER – Traffic lights of the area’s T-junction have been out of order for about a year, making it difficult for motorists and pedestrians to use the road safely. No one seems to bother about fixing them and they endanger the road users’ lives every day. The Greater Tubatse Municipality (GTM) will probably react only after something terrible has happened.
“I feel bad about this lack of service delivery because all our municipality ever does is make empty promises. It is embarrassing to see that they are not panicking concerned about this serious problem,” said local resident, Mr Jabu Masuku.
“This causes confusion among the motorists, mainly because these lights are near a tavern and some people just drive through without a care,” said motorist Mr Phethedi Mojalodi.
Meanwhile, the same can be said about the traffic lights at the Tubatse Crossing, Morone complex and those next to Cheap Cheap butchery. The R37 is one of the deadly roads in Tubatse, which should make fixing those lights a priority.
Nearly all the traffic lights in town are not functioning properly. Noting that this is a very busy area with numerous motorists, it is a priority for them to be operational.
“The control box for Praktiseer robots was stolen and at the moment the matter is in the procurement stage for a contractor to repair. Eskom is working on the metering of robots at Tubatse Crossing and Morone complex, and reconnection will be take place after the process,” said GTM spokesman, Mr Thabiso Mokoena.
He also confirmed that the procurement was underway for a contractor to fix the lights next to Cheap Cheap butchery.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused to all motorists and pedestrians. We are dealing with a specialised field and it takes time to repair the robots,” he added.
