Walter Sisulu Street to receive some TLC

Motorists are advised to plan their routes carefully.

Walter Sisulu Street

Residents are urged to make use of alternative routes within eMalahleni CBD (Central Business District) to avoid traffic congestion in Walter Sisulu Street.

Emalahleni Local Municipality has a high backlog in infrastructure maintenance; this is evident in the bad shape of the road networks that require urgent attention.

A roads repair and maintenance program has started to improve mobility in the city. The municipality with assistance from the Nkangala District Municipality is embarking to execute the program.

The rehabilitation and reconstruction of the roads will result in travelling time delays, interruptions, and access to properties.

The program is aimed to prolong the road life expectancy and improve road safety within the municipality.

The affected portion of roads is on Walter Sisulu Street espoused between Christiaan De Wet Street and OR Tambo Road. This program is scheduled to be completed by October 30.

The works on the road will include lane closures, traffic accommodation, and stoppages.

Therefore motorists and pedestrians are urged to be patient and accommodate each other to avoid road rage and possible incidents.

“Road users should plan their travelling routes and arrangements to prevent congestion,” Mr Lebo Mofokeng municipal spokesperson said to WITBANK NEWS .

The Emalahleni Local Municipality apologises for the inconvenience during the execution of this very crucial works on the municipal infrastructure and calls for patience and tolerance.

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