Tshwane ‘pothole mess’ fixed after years of turning a blind eye
According to residents, the potholes were left by Tshwane workers after fixing underground pipes in 2022.
Motorists and residents in Elardus Park can now breathe a sigh of relief travelling on Van Nikkelen Street after the Tshwane metro filled potholes which remained on the route for two years.
These potholes were left unfilled by Tshwane workers after fixing underground leaking pipes two years ago.
The potholes were filled on Tuesday, May 28.
According to the residents despite several attempts to report this to the metro since 2022, nothing had been done, leaving motorists frustrated.
Residents had to fill the holes with sand but every time it rained, they found pools of water.
For the past two years, these holes meant that motorists had to navigate around them and had to spend more money on motor vehicle parts such as tyre and rim maintenance.
“It is unacceptable for the metro to leave a mess and not tar the road after creating the gaping holes,” said resident Genevieve Symonds.
“For two years we had to navigate over several holes left by Tshwane.”
The residents also expressed safety concerns.
Another resident, Melissa Jonker said the situation was not ideal as she had to drive in the on-coming lane to avoid the hole the city left.
Jonker said this was also costing motorists as their car tyres and rims were damaged by the potholes.
“For two years we had to bear this pain, residents always have to fill the holes with sand as a temporary solution as the metro is not forthcoming on this.”
She said this was very dangerous, especially at night and to people who were not familiar with the area and the road, however, she said the repairs were a “relief”.
“The residents are happy because of this.”
She said not all potholes were fixed but the bigger ones were filled.
“In terms of safety, motorists do not have to drive in the oncoming traffic any more and our cars will no longer get damaged.”
She said she is appreciative of this because taxpayers are now getting value for their money.
Local ward councillor Johan van Buuren fulfilled his promise as he previously said the matter was escalated to the city’s roads and transport department.
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