R511 intersections finally ‘ safe’ after temporary measures
“Although the signs are not in the optimum places we hope motorists will adhere to them."
Much-needed temporary safety measures have been implemented on the R511 road in Centurion.
This after a spate of accidents in which several people lost their lives and many were injured.
The Gauteng roads and transport department has put up stop and warning signs at the intersection of the R511 and the R114 roads.
Safety measures include high accident warning signs and clear road markings indicating motorists must stop at the intersection.
The measures were said to be a preliminary as the department was intending to construct traffic signals to further better motorists’ safety.
Local resident Elke Haas said she was happy measures the community had been asking for had finally been implemented.
“Although the signs are not in the optimum places we hope motorists will adhere to them,” said Haas.
“We hope the accidents will finally come to an end.”
The R511 road outside Centurion has been plagued with accidents resulting in an outcry from residents.
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In the most recent accident a man died and 32 others, including two children, were injured after a minibus taxi collided with two other vehicles on 6 December.
Paramedics arrived at the scene to find people “scattered around the scene”, a sight which residents previously said was a common occurrence.
Just three days before, a school bus filled with children was involved in a collision with a truck at the intersection of the R511 and the R114.
Several children were injured including one who had to be airlifted to Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital.
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