Gauteng Roads and Transport Minister Kedibone Diale-Tlabela announced intensified repairs to traffic signals and critical roadways to improve safety and reduce commute times. Maintenance teams are addressing vandalism damage at key locations, including Ekurhuleni's M43 Atlas Road corridor and Centurion's Rooihuiskraal N14 interchange. These efforts respond to recurring theft of electrical components that disrupt traffic flow and contribute to accidents across the province.
The department is finalizing contracts with new service providers to accelerate repairs while implementing theft deterrents like reinforced equipment housings. Diale-Tlabela emphasized collaboration with municipal authorities and law enforcement to combat syndicates targeting copper wiring and infrastructure. She urged community vigilance in reporting suspicious activity near traffic installations. Over one hundred signalized intersections required restoration after recent vandalism incidents.
Work on the Rooihuiskraal off-ramp project will commence during the current financial year's third quarter, following procurement completion. This infrastructure upgrade aims to alleviate congestion on the N14 highway serving Pretoria commuters. Officials noted that cable theft costs Gauteng millions annually, diverting funds from development projects while creating hazardous driving conditions. The province continues prioritizing infrastructure resilience despite budget constraints and persistent criminal activity.
The department is finalizing contracts with new service providers to accelerate repairs while implementing theft deterrents like reinforced equipment housings. Diale-Tlabela emphasized collaboration with municipal authorities and law enforcement to combat syndicates targeting copper wiring and infrastructure. She urged community vigilance in reporting suspicious activity near traffic installations. Over one hundred signalized intersections required restoration after recent vandalism incidents.
Work on the Rooihuiskraal off-ramp project will commence during the current financial year's third quarter, following procurement completion. This infrastructure upgrade aims to alleviate congestion on the N14 highway serving Pretoria commuters. Officials noted that cable theft costs Gauteng millions annually, diverting funds from development projects while creating hazardous driving conditions. The province continues prioritizing infrastructure resilience despite budget constraints and persistent criminal activity.
