Residents demand hazardous pothole-ridden road be fixed

Residents of Meisies Halt in Gonubie say they have reached breaking point over the deteriorating condition of a road they rely on daily, claiming deeppotholeshave damaged tyres, disrupted commutes and raised safety concerns. Community members say the road has become increasingly hazardous, with motorists frequently forced to swerve aroundpotholesor pull over along the roadside to repair punctures. Local resident Kerry Peasley said the situation had become unbearable for those living in the area.

“We live in Meisies Halt and are shocked atthe poor state of the roads. “I think they are the worst in Gonubie,” Peasley said. “People are having punctures every day, pulling off to the side of the road to fix a tyre.” Peasley added that the dangerous condition of the road had already led to several minor collisions.

“There have been a few fender benders as people try to avoid the potholes and end up hitting another car in the process,” she said. I myself have had four punctures in the last few months. Who fixes our tyres?

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Me, at over R1,000 per tyre She also questioned why residents who regularly paid municipal rates and taxes were still dealing with such poor infrastructure. “We pay our rates and taxes every year. We are promised money to fix the roads, but it never comes to fruition. She said the financial cost had been significant for residents.

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