Close call for young girl on neglected road
The residents and business owners cries for help was ignored.
The fear of being run over resulted in a primary school learner jumping into a drain to save her life along the D201 in Bhobhoyi, about a week ago.
Prior to the heavy rains recently, this stretch of the D201 in Bhobhoyi and Ban Farm had its problems which had been addressed with the Department of Transport.
The residents and business owners’ cries for help was ignored by the department and after the heavy rains the road become hazardous for all.
This road is frequently used by trucks. A school and many homes are situated along the road.
Mandla Zitha a resident, said the road worsened during the past few years. “We have been in communication with the Department of Transport to get the road fixed. We even promised them that we will provide the material, they would just have to bring their machinery so we can improve the condition of the road. We asked but received no help.”
He added that at times the road gets gridlocked with motorists not knowing what to do. “It is extremely dangerous and what’s hurtful is to see school children jumping into drains in fear of getting run down. This happened to a primary school learner recently on her way to school. Her clothing was messed with mud. Luckily she was not injured. Another problem is people can’t get to water tankers because there’s no place for the tanker to park,” said Mr Zitha.
Another resident, Raj Govender said: “We as residents and business owners are getting frustrated. Businesses along this road are losing customers due to this damaged road. We need help now and hope after this article the officials can offer some relief to all who use it on a daily basis.”
A comment from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport was not received at the time of going to print.
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