The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is adding another way to report challenges on the roads. The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has moved to introduce an additional feature to report faulty traffic signals through the "PotholeFixGP", an application that enables members of the public to report potholes on the provincial and local road network. This follows the launch of "PotholeFixGP" last year as part of the Department’s Smart Mobility Campaign m to assist with the monitoring of and maintaining traffic signals, potholes, and other road defects that require urgent attention.

PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE

Kedibone Diale Tlabela is encouraging the public to take up the application. "We are encouraged by the rising numbers of downloads. The Department further urges Gauteng residents to download the app and report road maintenance issues that need attention," she said.

PROVIDES ACCURATE INFORMATION

Diale-Tlabela added that the information was important as it provides the department with insight into maintenance challenges on the province’s roads and assists with better planning on resource deployment. "PotholeFixGP" serves to build relationships with motorists/road users, so they become the eyes and ears of the Department in keeping road infrastructure conditions conducive for a safe and pleasant driving experience," The app has over 7418 potholes reported.