Some low-water crossings still closed in Centurion
Commuters are asked not to move or ignore barriers or barrier tape near low-water bridges.
Some low-water bridges in Centurion are still affected by mud and debris after heavy rains in early February saw roads closed due to flooding.
Some roads near the Hennops River were still closed after it burst its banks, while teams in Clubview and Hennops park were deployed to clear roads at low-lying water crossings.
“Clubview and Hennopspark we still have flooding of the low-water bridges,” said councillor Ina Strijdom.
“Commuters are asked not to move or ignore barriers or barrier tape near low water bridges. The barriers are placed there for safety reasons.”
Strijdom said that the Hennops Revival team and City of Tshwane teams were clearing the mud and debris near the bridges.
“The build-up of rubble against the bridge railings will also be attended to as soon as it is safe for vehicles to drive on the river banks.”
Strijdom thanked local volunteers and the Hennops Revival team for assisting in the clean-up process.
During the heavy rains, at least two cars were washed away at low-lying bridges as motorists ignored physical barriers and warning tape.
Tshwane emergency services deputy-chief Charles Mabaso said that his department had repeatedly called for motorists to practice caution when they encounter flooded roads.
“We call on motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in rainy and wet conditions by reducing their speed, switching their headlights on and increasing following distances.
“Our repeated calls on motorists to desist from crossing flooded low-water bridges and ignoring barriers used to close roads during flooding seem to fall on deaf ears because we still see vehicles being washed away at regular spots. Behaving safely is everyone’s responsibility,” said Mabaso.
He reminded residents to dial the toll-free number 107 to report a fire or any life-threatening emergency.
Following heavy rains across the country, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster on February 13 as flooding devastated seven provinces, saying that the impact of the above-average rainfall in various provinces necessitated the classification.
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