Abandoned R36 Road Construction Leaves Residents and Motorists With Disaster
29-05-2025
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The R36 road connecting Lydenburg and Machadodorp has become a nightmare for motorists, residents, and local businesses, as construction remains incomplete after the contractor abandoned the project due to unpaid bills. The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads, and Transport is now locked in a legal battle with the contractor, while the road—handed over to SANRAL despite being unfinished—continues to pose serious hazards.
“The environmental and safety violations are so bad that we get complaints every week,” a business owner said. “With 1,200 to 1,400 trucks passing daily, the road is beyond repair—it’s killing our livelihoods.”
Department Shifts Responsibility, SANRAL Silent
The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works claims the road has been transferred to SANRAL for management, despite its incomplete state. However, residents say nothing has changed, and neither the department nor SANRAL has provided a clear timeline for repairs.
Frustrated locals have called the situation “unacceptable” and “a disgrace,” demanding urgent intervention before more accidents occur.
As legal disputes delay progress, the people of Badfortein are left choking on dust and fearing for their safety—with no resolution in sight.
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