EKURHULENI’S POTHOLE REPAIR BLITZ PROGRAMME FIXES COMBINED 275 000m2 OF POTHOLES SINCE MAY 2025
The City of Ekurhuleni’s proactive Pothole Repair Blitzs Programme, launched in May 2025, has successfully repaired over 50 kilometres of roads, covering approximately 275 000m2 of pothole damages. In addition, more than 7 800 stormwater systems have been thoroughly cleaned, and 3 600 traffic signs and road markings have been restored.
This programme is a focused initiative to tackle potholes across the city, and since its inception it has significantly enhanced the mobility of commuters, goods, and services while improving overall road safety for all users.
A key feature of the blitz programme is its collaborative approach from all the city’s regions. Teams from all depots, i.e. Edenvale, Kempton Park, Tembisa in the North; Benoni, Brakpan, Nigel and Springs in the East; and Alberton, Boksburg, Germiston and Vosloorus in the South pool their resources, including labour, materials and machinery, to focus collectively on a single targeted area.
This united approach ensures faster and more efficient repairs and maximizes manpower and equipment deployment for optimal impact.
The city is proud that this coordinated effort has led to noticeable improvements in road network conditions throughout Ekurhuleni.
Focus has been placed on maintaining infrastructure within key industrial zones and main thoroughfares, reinforcing investor confidence and supporting the city’s economic growth.
Through the Pothole Repair Blitz Programme, Ekurhuleni continues to prioritises safe, reliable and accessible road networks, driving the city towards a stronger, more connected future.
