As part of marking one year in office (365 days), the MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Sipho Hlomuka, together with the leadership of Ethekwini, Mayor Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda, has today, Monday 14 August 2023, presided over the re-opening of main road R603 in Adams Mission in eThekwini.
R603 known as Mbumbulu Road collapsed during the December 2021 floods and one section had to be closed completely.
This road strategically links the areas of Amanzimtoti, iLlovu, Adams Mission, Mbumbulu, Mid-Illovo and Pietermaritzburg. The project is R25 million.
This road is also an alternative to the N3, which regularly experiences heavy congestion due to the upgrades and construction work that is currently taking place.
The reconstruction of the damaged section of R603 was among the first projects that MEC Hlomuka attended in his first few days in the Department of Transport, Community Safety and Liaison.
Speaking during the re-opening of the road, Hlomuka, said this road will assist the local communities.
“Today is a good day for the people of Adams Mission and Greater Mbumbulu. This road will restore the local economy and the movement of public transport. We came here a year ago to hand over the contractor, now we have completed the project. This a government of the people and we are serious about delivering services,” said Hlomuka.
