Read-letter day

Hi there

Got Issue 10 of By The Way at the Claremont library, Cape Town.Too often we don’t realise what goes into the roads of our country. So I just wanted to take the time out to say a big thank you. And congratulations on producing such an excellent newsletter.

– Chris, via email

Shot, Intertoll

Dear Intertoll Africa

As a regular user of the N4 Toll Road Quagga Toll Gate, it has been a concern that many road users, when driving towards Pretoria, would “make” a third lane by driving into the face of oncoming traffic.

This generally happened between 6am and 7am. This was not only a major hazard, but also a lack of consideration to other motorists who waited patiently, as the former would then just push in.

It is therefore noted, with thanks, your efforts to address the above by monitoring drivers and creating a third lane with barriers. It is a pity that we have to force drivers to obey the rules of the road in this manner. Many thanks.

– Steve Brent, via email

Need a fix

Good day

Thanks for your efforts to maintain the R555. We regularly see contractors closing potholes on this small and ugly road. It makes driving to/from Middelburg a bit easier.

I would like to extend a humble request to the MEC for public works, roads and infrastructure (Jeremiah Ndou) to consider extending and refurbishing the entire R555 from Steelpoort to Middelburg, due to the high number of trucks delivering to the mines around Sekhukhuneland. Public transportation and general traffic have also increased in the last three years or so.

Thank you in advance.

– Xolani Bonani, Steelpoort