Gauteng MEC Jacob
Mamabolo handed over three rehabilitated roads projects in Emfuleni Local
Municipality in the Sedibeng District Municipality. The event took place on
Tuesday, 18 August 2020.
MEC Mamabolo was
joined by amongst others the mayor of Emfuleni Local Municipality, Cllr Gift
Moerane.
The Department recently
undertook a five-month, R9 million road rehabilitation project as part of the
drive to improve the state of road infrastructure in the Emfuleni Local
Municipality. 
The MEC indicated
that the rehabilitation is part of the Department’s Smart Mobility strategy prioritising
the delivery of quality infrastructure and contribute to growing the economy of
Gauteng.
“Road
infrastructure forms the core of the sixth administration efforts to reignite
the economy of our province. If we are to reposition Gauteng as the inland hub
for freight and logistics, we need to be smart in the upkeep and maintenance of
our roads” said the MEC.
Roadworks
included the rehabilitation of the pavement structure along Adams Road,
Moshoeshoe and Vilakazi Streets, improving pedestrian safety by installing
sidewalks as well as improving functionality of drainage structures. 
"These
roads are major arteries in Emfuleni and their state posed a huge challenge in
the economic activities in the Vaal area" said the MEC. 
He also
indicated that a total of thirty labourers were employed, on monthly basis, for
the entire period of construction. 
Benefits to
residents, motorists, business and communities include improved roadway
capacity, reduced travel times, enhanced driving experience, easy access to
business, residential and agricultural estates as well as improving general
road safety. 
The MEC also
visited Evaton Taxi Rank and local Mall’s taxi rank to inspect compliance
measures in place to curb the spread of COVID-19.
"Taxi rank
visits form part of our site visit to check on the work done by the taxi rank
support committees who have been tasked with enforcing social distancing,
cleaning and disinfecting of loading bays and taxis, sanitisation of all
commuters and ensuring that no one gets into a taxi without a mask" the MEC
added.