The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has successfully compelled the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport to reopen Delmas Road (R50) between Bapsfontein and Pretoria, which had caused significant inconvenience to road users and businesses.
The road was closed in 2019 after the department discovered a sinkhole forming along the R50/Delmas Road during routine maintenance.
Due to immense pressure by the DA the road has now been. We launched a petition in 2022 demanding the road be fixed and reopened so that road users and businesses can have financial relief.
Without the pressure we applied to the department, this road would likely have remained closed. As a result, motorists in the area would have had to use a detour, specifically a gravel route that connects the R50 road to the R25 route, for an extended period.
This is yet another shining example of the DA actively working across the available platforms to guarantee that the residents of Gauteng receive the high-quality service they deserve by holding the Gauteng government accountable.
A DA-led Gauteng Provincial Government would prioritise road maintenance to reduce the risk of potholes and sinkholes forming, which endangers motorists and pedestrians. This would be informed by the understanding that road infrastructure failures have a significant impact on our economy, the tourism sector, and people’s lives.