From potholes to progress: Key West Rand routes set for rehabilitation

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05-03-2026
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West Rand commuters can expect safer, smoother roads as key routes undergo upgrades to improve mobility and support economic growth.

Motorists have long expressed frustration over deteriorating roads. The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) says priority rehabilitation projects are underway to improve safety and mobility.

GDRT spokesperson for the MEC, Lesiba Mpya, said the projects form part of this year’s light road rehabilitation programme. The initiative focuses on proactive maintenance to enhance road safety and mobility, and to preserve infrastructure that supports economic activity and service delivery in Gauteng.

MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela confirmed that priority routes in the West Rand were identified following detailed assessments. Key corridors and high-traffic routes will receive urgent attention.

“These interventions are designed to extend the lifespan of our roads, improve safety for all users, and support economic productivity across the province. Preventative maintenance is the most cost-effective approach, reducing long-term reconstruction costs while ensuring safer, more reliable travel for motorists, freight operators and public transport users,” she said.

West Rand priority routes include:

• D331 (Merafong)
• D92 (Carletonville)
• D374 Bridge
• N14 P28/1

Mpya said the work will include crack sealing, pothole repairs, resurfacing, asphalt and pavement layer upgrades, slope stabilisation, drainage construction and cleaning, guardrail repairs, road marking, replacement of road studs, and the removal of illegal signage and unauthorised access points.

“We urge motorists to drive carefully in active construction zones and follow all traffic measures to protect both road users and workers. Road upgrades will continue in a phased, regionally balanced approach, guided by technical assessments and the province’s strategic transport priorities,” he said.