Making a giant hole in the budget: Tshwane’s got that sinking feeling

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While part of the N1 in Gauteng is closed due to a sinkhole, there are another 41 craters dotted around Tshwane

The SA National Roads Agency has closed the left lane on the N1 South just before Botha Avenue in Centurion as a precautionary measure after a sinkhole formed at the weekend.Part of the N1 freeway was closed at the weekend due to a massive sinkhole, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.

The latest sinkhole developed just before Botha Avenue in Centurion, close to the Flying Saucer Interchange. The South African National Roads Agency said it developed after recent heavy rains.Sanral said its team of engineers and geotechnical specialists has been brought in to assess the situation and to develop and implement a mitigation plan. It was still unclear how long repairs would take.

 

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According to some study, these are caused by unrepaired/unserviced drainage systems.

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