The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has urged motorists to avoid the R500 Road near Carletonville in the West Rand District Municipality after a significant sinkhole developed, affecting over 80% of the road surface.
Authorities have warned that the route is extremely unsafe.
The affected section has been closed to traffic while technical teams conduct a full safety assessment. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes, obey road closure signs, and exercise extreme caution when travelling in the area.
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, emphasised the seriousness of the situation: “We urge all road users to avoid the R500 Road near the sinkhole site. The collapse poses a serious risk. The priority is the safety of motorists while authorities assess the full extent of the damage.”
She further appealed to the public: “We ask the public to cooperate fully with authorities and make use of alternative routes until further notice.”
The Department will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Saturday Star