Sea Cow Lake Road surface deteriorates after repairs

WARD 34 councillor, Bobby Maharajh has voiced his concern about the gradual deterioration of a section of Sea Cow Lake Road. Of concern, is the section in question, between Chris Hani Road (North Coast) and Sea Cow Lake Road was only repaired in June this year.

Prior to repair a sewage and water leak had left the road riddled with potholes damaging vehicles and leading to the road surface being flooded.

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Now however, Maharajh said two manhole covers have begun to collapse and a large pothole has begun to form in the vicinity prompting concern for motorists and pedestrians alike.

“We were all breathing a sigh of relief when the road surface was repaired earlier this year but now similar issues have begun creeping in. Besides the collapsing manhole covers, the surface of the road has also worsened and that is a problem for motorists. You can easily buckle a rim or damage your tyre where the pothole has formed. It also is a concern that some motorists are having to swerve to avoid the pothole and either driving partially in the opposite lane or creeping closer to the pavement putting pedestrians at risk,” he said.

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Maharajh said he would be in touch with senior officials within the City’s Roads and Stormwater Department.

“If the problem isn’t dealt with decisively and timeously the road surface will worsen and be a bigger hazard for motorists,” he explained.

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