More delays on Richards Bay road repairs
After years of groundwater seepage undermining the road surface, owing to broken underground pipes, the section of road in question became impassable in recent months
IT has been three months since road repairs were initiated in Rooibosrand in Arboretum, and still the pothole-riddled section remains closed.
After years of groundwater seepage undermining the road surface, owing to broken underground pipes, the section of road in question became impassable in recent months.
ALSO READ: Serious accident brings N2 traffic to standstill
The City of uMhlathuze roads department attempted to jet all the blocked pipes in May, but the jetting nozzle broke, delaying work for one month.
In June, the nozzle broke once again, further delaying the repair job.
This led to excavation to remove the damaged underground pipes, rather than unblocking them.
Latest developments from ward 3 councillor Henning de Wet are that the supplier is delivering materials, awaiting only the bitumen and stone.
According to De Wet, the roads department hopes all materials will be delivered by today (Wednesday), after which work will begin immediately.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter.
For news straight to your phone invite us:
WhatsApp – 060 784 2695
Instagram – zululand_observer
