Motorists say that the potholes in Thompson and Illing Road are disrupting day-to-day operations, with massive potholes that motorists dare not drive over in fear of damaging their vehicles.
“It is terrible! I’m losing business because of these potholes,” a business owner who prefers to stay anonymous commented.
The municipality has responded to this and other pothole complaints by stating that ‘Plan B’ is in the process of being implemented.
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“Our area experienced a high percentage of rainfall this year that has created a number of road failures due to water ingress (infiltration). We are currently implementing Plan B (adding resources) that will assist in reducing the backlog quicker,” stated Alfred Duma Local Municipality spokesperson Siyabonga Maphalala.
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