Motorists urged to be vigilant during heavy rains
The MEC for Transport has urged motorists to be vigilant and warned that heavy downpours are expected to persist throughout this week.
THE KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Mr. Bheki Ntuli has urged road users to be vigilant on the road as heavy rains are forecast for the rest of the week.
The South African Weather Services has warned of possible damaging winds and heavy rains over most of the province. It also warned of possible mudslides and landslides especially along highly elevated areas which could have a negative impact on traffic flow.
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The M4(Ruth First Highway) between Sibaya Drive and Mhlanga Rocks Drive has been closed to traffic since Monday following damage caused by heavy downpours which resulted in eroston of the support embankment. This left an approximately 3,5 meters cavity beneath the road layers.
Technicians on site have warned that the damage will continue to escalate as downpours persist.
The R22 near Hluhluwe is also currently closed following heavy rains. Motorists in these areas are urged to use alternative roads, be extra cautious and exercise patience.
Ntuli also urged motorists not to use low-lying bridges during heavy rains.
“I urge motorists and pedestrians to refrain from crossing low lying bridges,” he said.
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