UPDATE: ROBERTSON VOORTREKKER STREET SINKHOLE

The collapse of an old concrete sewer pipeline led to the formation of a sinkhole on Voortrekker Street in Robertson. The gases within the pipeline had deteriorated the top of the concrete pipe, leading to its failure. The collapsed section of the pipe and the associated manhole will be replaced, and the road will be restored afterwards. This work is estimated to take approximately two weeks, depending on weather conditions. Additionally, further investigations will be conducted on the remaining section of the pipeline to determine if relining is possible to prevent future issues.

During this time, road users will continue to experience a detour along Voortrekker Street, with traffic reduced to a single lane in each direction.

We kindly ask motorists to drive with caution in this section of road and adhere to the traffic signs.