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Roadworks on Johanna Drive in Mbombela cause traffic congestion

Drivers express frustration over poor communication by controllers at stop-and-go points on Johanna Drive.

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The gridlock traffic on Johanna Drive.> Photo: Stefan de Villiers
The gridlock traffic on Johanna Drive.> Photo: Stefan de Villiers

Ongoing rehabilitation work along Johanna Drive towards The Rest continues to cause severe traffic congestion for motorists in Mbombela.

Some motorists expressed unhappiness with waiting times at the stop-and-go control points, claiming traffic controllers are not communicating effectively.

ALSO READ: Johanna Drive in Mbombela upgrade gets underway

Intersection converted to a four-way stop

City of Mbombela spokesperson Joseph Ngala said the rehabilitation project necessitated stop-and-go traffic control, urging motorists to remain patient.

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He added that traffic lights at the intersection of Dr Enos Mabuza Drive and Johanna Drive have been switched to flashing mode, requiring motorists to treat the junction as a four-way stop until construction is complete.

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Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

Tumelo Waga Dibakwane is a seasoned journalist, who started his career in 2012. He is actively involved in a variety of socio-economic stories that affect communities in the Lowveld at a grassroots level. He has covered a myriad of stories, some of which have highlighted the plight of township and village life.
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