The MMC for Roads and Transport in the City of Tshwane Dikeledi Selowa has declared war on potholes in the metro. This “war on potholes” campaign would be rolled out throughout all regions in the City of Tshwane.
Selowa said they are waiting for the rain to subside so that they can start working.
“We are waiting for the rain to subside because it is difficult to fill potholes with hot asphalt when it is raining,” she said.
Selowa said the idea behind this project was to improve roads infrastructure and also address the backlog of unrepaired potholes left damaged by the rains.
She said it is important to fill the potholes because a lot of cars get damaged. “It is important to fill potholes because a lot of cars get damaged and the heavy rains also damage the roads. After every rainfall, the potholes get bigger and bigger and you may end up with the roads that are washed away by the rain,” said Selowa.
Selowa indicated that the City was working in collaboration with councillors from different political parties to identify roads with potholes and other structural defects. “There are a couple of areas that have been identified and obviously I am doing this through collaboration with various councillors,” she said.
According to MMC Selowa there was no time frame for the completion of this project.
“Currently we do not have a time frame for the completion of this project, but I will be working tirelessly until the state of the roads has improved,” said Selowa.
Selowa said there will not be additional workers hired for the project as the city had no money.
