Roadworks between Phala and G’lotte
Motorists using the Phalaborwa/Gravelotte road over the next few months must prepare themselves for lengthy stop-and-go’s after the contractor appointed to resurface and upgrade the road started on Monday.
That is the bad news.
The good news is that this treacherous road will now eventually be repaired and this will hopefully lead to less accidents and a safer trip between Phalaborwa and Gravelotte.
The President of the Phalaborwa Chamber of Commerce, Manie Kriel, on Monday confirmed that the contractor was on site and stop-and-go’s introduced.
The Chamber was instrumental in joining forces with a special Forum to negotiate with Sanral on the urgent repair work required to upgrade the road.
“The stop-and-go’s will be frustrating for motorists, but it is essential and necessary to upgrade this road,” Kriel said. He also confirmed that the Forum is putting pressure on Sanral to also repair and upgrade the Phalaborwa/Mica road.
“Our access roads are not only critical to the economy of this area, but also poses a massive safety risk for all motorists,” Kriel added.
