Road maintenance teams are continuing pothole repairs and rehabilitation work in Soshanguve as part of the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport’s broader programme to improve road infrastructure across Tshwane.
According to the department, maintenance teams recently carried out pothole patching along the D318 route in Soshanguve to improve road safety and driving conditions. Elsewhere in Tshwane, rehabilitation work on the D622 has progressed to subbase stabilisation, G1 base preparation and asphalt surfacing.
The department said the maintenance programme forms part of ongoing efforts to preserve provincial road infrastructure and provide safer, more reliable roads for motorists and public transport operators.
Road conditions remain one of the service delivery concerns most frequently raised by residents in Soshanguve, with potholes often contributing to vehicle damage, increased transport costs and road safety risks.
Earlier this month, the City of Tshwane said its road rehabilitation and resurfacing programme aims to improve mobility, extend the lifespan of roads and provide a better travelling experience for residents. The municipality also announced that it had introduced Jet Patching machines to improve its response to pothole repairs while continuing routine road maintenance across several regions.
The City further stated that infrastructure projects create both short term employment opportunities through local labor participation and long-term economic benefits by improving access to schools, healthcare facilities, businesses and public transport routes.
While government has highlighted ongoing maintenance efforts, residents continue to call for consistent road maintenance across all sections of Soshanguve, particularly on roads that experience heavy traffic or have deteriorated over time.
Soshanguve Pulse submitted media enquiries to the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport requesting additional information, including the number of roads currently being repaired in Soshanguve, the number of potholes repaired, the budget allocated to the programme and future maintenance plans. At the time of publication, the department had not responded.
