New road to ease traffic in Celtisdal

Residents of Roohuiskraal Road in Celtisdal can expect easier driving conditions in the next months once the construction of a new connecting road is completed.

The new road will connect Hendrik Verwoerd and Louisa roads, cutting a long detour short for locals.

Residents will now be able to come into the area on Hendrik Verwoerd Road via Rooihuiskraal Road, then take Louisa or go into Aleta Road, which connects to Ruimte Road.

“This connection road was in the plan before I was the councillor,” said ward 70 councillor Markia Kruger-Muller.

The road is being built on a portion that had been used as a taxi stop in the past.

Pedestrians also frequently use the section to cut through to the main roads, with the new section expected to make the transit easier.

“This is now urgent and the city has requested for quite some time to alleviate traffic congestion here, especially in the morning.”

Kruger-Muller said that traffic in the area can be challenging as residents in the estates in Amberfield either drive down to Reddersburg Street or up toward Rooihuiskraal Road.

“This new road will give direct access to Ruimte Road for those motorists.”

Construction began in October 2022 and required specialised work to cross-cut and shift underground utilities away from the path of the road.

Kruger-Muller said that should there be future development in the area, the new road will help accommodate the additional traffic flow.

The road is expected to be completed in the next two months, with most of the groundwork already done.

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