The resurfacing of pothole-riddled roads in Bothasig was welcomed by the Bothasig Residents Association (BRA) this past week. Boom Street, one of the roads overdue for a resurfacing, has been mentioned continuously at the Subcouncil meetings.
BRA grateful
Last week BRA chair, Mario Borchards, welcomed the resurfacing of this road, and other roads in their area.
The BRA together with local residents are celebrating the long-overdue resurfacing of Boom Street, which had been plagued by potholes for nearly two years.
The road, which had become notorious for its deteriorating condition, is finally receiving much-needed attention from the City of Cape Town, he told the newspaper.
“Last summer, Boom Street was included on the City’s resurfacing list but repairs never took place. The BRA has since been actively engaging with the City escalating concerns about the state of the roads in the area. Residents too logged numerous C3 service requests for Boom Street. Their efforts have now paid off, much to the relief of motorists and residents.
“Many residents avoided Boom Street in fear of getting vehicle damage. We received multiple complaints about vehicles being damaged due to the road’s poor condition, with some residents even pursuing claims against the City.
“Now, with resurfacing finally underway, residents can look forward to safer and smoother journeys. One resident stated she will now enjoy cycling through Boom Street. Ten of Bothasig’s roads will be worked on, and this is a victory for the community. It shows that persistence and engagement can lead to real improvements,” says Borchards.
The resurfacing of Boom Street and other roads is part of a broader effort to address road maintenance in Bothasig, with the BRA continuing to push for improvements across the suburb. Residents are encouraged to report potholes and road issues to ensure ongoing maintenance, Borchards says.
City
In a statement issued last week, the City mentioned that its urban mobility directorate are busy resurfacing various roads in Bothasig and Monte Vista.
“The ongoing roadworks in Bothasig and Monte Vista include the installation and repair of kerbs, manholes, channels, and the pruning of trees, where applicable. We would like to thank residents and all road users for their patience during this project that will ensure we keep Cape Town moving. Regular maintenance prolongs the longevity of the City’s road network and is vital for economic growth and productivity,” says Rob Quintas, Mayco member for urban mobility.
The work started on Monday 27 January and is scheduled to end on Tuesday 1 April, weather permitting and if there are no unforeseen delays, the City says. The work is being carried out between 07:30 and 17:30 from Monday to Friday.
The City says all road markings removed during the process will be reinstated with new retro-reflective road marking paint. Road users are advised to exercise caution while work is under way, pay attention to road signs, be vigilant in and around the roadworks area, look out for uneven road surfaces, be mindful of the construction workers, factor in longer travel time and to consider alternative routes.
