High-traffic routes in Gauteng earmarked for fixes
Key economic corridors in Pretoria and other regions are set for urgent repairs as the province strengthens preventative maintenance and contractor oversight.
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has begun implementing priority road rehabilitation projects across the province under its 2026 light road rehabilitation programme.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening proactive road maintenance through targeted interventions to improve road safety, enhance mobility and preserve critical infrastructure that supports economic activity and service delivery.
Announcing the roll-out, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale Tlabela said the identified routes – some of which are aged and damaged – remain vital economic corridors.
“The department has taken a deliberate and strategic approach to prioritise key corridors and high-traffic routes across all regions of Gauteng. These interventions are intended to extend the lifespan of our road infrastructure, improve road safety for all users, and support economic productivity across the province,” she said.
The priority roads identified in Pretoria are subdivided into regions.
Sub Region A roads are D622 – Marikana/Mogololo Road, D604 – Bushveld Road and D318 – Soutpan Road.
Roads in Sub Region B are WF Nkomo Street, Molefe Makinta Road and N14/Ben Schoeman
The R25 – Bronkhorstspruit Road is covered in Sub Region C.
Diale Tlabela emphasised that preventative maintenance remains the most cost-effective approach to managing road infrastructure.
“Investing in structured road rehabilitation allows the department to minimise long-term reconstruction costs while ensuring safer and more reliable travel for motorists, freight operators and public transport users,” she explained.
She added that the province is strengthening oversight, inspections and contractor accountability to ensure quality workmanship and value for money.
The scope of work includes crack sealing, pothole patching, resurfacing, asphalt and pavement layer repairs, slope stabilisation, repair of washaways, drainage construction and cleaning, guardrail repairs, road marking, replacement of road studs, and the removal of illegal signage and unauthorised access points.
Motorists have been urged to exercise caution in active construction zones and to adhere to traffic accommodation measures implemented to protect both road users and construction personnel.
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