Gauteng roads get a fix: Here’s what’s being repaired near you

The Gauteng department of roads and transport has launched a province-wide road rehabilitation drive, targeting deteriorating routes across six regions under its 2026 light road rehabilitation programme. The department confirmed on Tuesday that work has already begun across Tshwane, the West Rand, Sedibeng and the City of Johannesburg. It said the programme is being implemented to address long-standing infrastructure concerns before they worsen.

“This is aimed at proactive road maintenance to improve safety, mobility and preservation of critical infrastructure supporting economic activity and service delivery,” the department said. In Tshwane, rehabilitation is underway across three sub-regions, covering routes including: Meanwhile, Sedibeng’s repairs span both the Midvaal and Emfuleni sub-regions, targeting the: In Johannesburg, the P206/1 – M1, D400 (Maropeng) andHendrik Potgieter routes are among the priority corridors included in the programme. With construction activity now active across multiple sites simultaneously, the department is urging road users to adjust their behaviour accordingly.

“Motorists are urged to exercise caution in active construction zones,” the department said, adding that drivers must “adhere to traffic accommodation measures for the safety of all road users and construction personnel”. MEC Kedibona Diale-Tlabela, who announced the rollout, framed the programme as part of a broader commitment to keeping Gauteng’s road network functional and safe.