Watch: Road becomes a death trap due to heavy traffic
Old Middelburg/Witbank road danger: One-lane traffic and reckless overtaking near Jackaroo plots spark safety concerns as motorists try to avoid toll fees.
The old Witbank road has turned into a nightmare for motorists.
There is work being done on the road near the Jackaroo plots, and one lane is closed to traffic.
Motorists sit in long queues and wait when only one lane is open.
However, the problem is not the lane that is closed but the traffic that is piling up.
Once it’s open, motorists are showing their impatience in the long line of vehicles.
Several people have recently complained about people driving into oncoming traffic over the double lane.
Only the vigilance of motorists has prevented several head-on collisions.
The road is currently carrying heavy traffic due to the high toll gate costs that residents were warned about when the toll gate between Witbank and Middelburg was opened.
@middelburgobserver Traffic nightmare on old Middelburg/Witbank road due to roadworks. One lane closed, long queues, and risky overtaking near Jackaroo plots. Drivers urged to stay safe.
