Motorists are hereby advised to avoid Weirda Road near the N14 Freeway due to a possible developing sinkhole in the City of Tshwane.

As a precautionary measure, both sections of the road have been partially closed to traffic.

Partial road closures are as follows:

1. M10 / (K103) Solomon Mahlangu/ Wierda Road between Ashwood Dr and M24 (to Valhalla by Sasol Garage)

2.On-ramp access to Laudium and Sunderland Ridge

Alternative roads to be used are:

1. M34 (Jean Avenue)

2. M24 to Valhalla (Snake valley Road)

3. M18 Botha Ave linking the R101 Old Joburg Road

The closure is expected to be in effect for the foreseeable future as engineers and officials will be conducting investigations.

To report poor road conditions on provincial roads, road users can contact the Department's Regional Managers as follows:

1. City of Ekurhuleni – Ms. Masingita Chabalala – 073 277 3547 – Masingita.chabalala@gauteng.gov.za

2. Sedibeng District – Mr. Herald Mlambo – 060 546 7461 – Herald.Mlambo@gauteng.gov.za

3. City of Tshwane – Mr. Lehlohonolo Rakwena – 082 939 5869 – Lehlohonolo.rakwena@gauteng.gov.za

4. City of Joburg/West Rand District Municipality) – Ms. Bulelwa Thomas – 072 061 2595 – Bulelwa.Thomas@gauteng.gov.za