Traffic/ speed control in Ruimte road, Centurion

To:     MMC Vadi          

          Department of Roads and Transport  

PROVINCIAL ROAD - RUIMTE ROAD, with the extend from Heuweloord till Wierdapark. Ward 70, Centurion, Tshwane    

 

This petition is in support of the establishment of a set of traffic lights on the corner of Ruimte road and Erasmus avenue, Raslouw, Centurion.

Ruimte road is in Centurion, with the extent from Heuweloord till Wierdapark. This road is a Provincial road, and is used each day by thousands of residents during all hours of the day and night.   Unfortunately this road is currently very unsafe, as the speed limit is not adhered to, and some of the road does not have street lights.

There are numerous roads connecting with Ruimte road, which some does not have a traffic light at the intersection: Phillirene road, Erasmus avenue, Baard street and Theuns van Niekerk street.  There are motor vehicle accidents on a regular basis, and tonight on; 13.08.2015 another happened (due to high speed). Which ended in the road having to be closed as the motor vehicle that was on fire. This means that the main road which links Heuweloord, Raslouw and Wierdapark was closed.  

We are aware that a new road will also be linked to Ruimte road in about a year's time - Lenchen to be extended, and connect with Ruimte road in the vicinity of the Phillirene road intersection. Therefor, we request that:  

1. The speed limit be reduced to 60km from Heuweloord intersection (R55 & Ruimte), till the end of Ruimte road (Ruimte & Old Johannesburg road R101).

2. Traffic calming measures, such as rumble strips be placed all along Ruimte road.

3. Installation of traffic lights between Heuweloord and Wierdapark stretch of Ruimte road.

4. Permanent speed camera to be erected along Ruimte road.

5. TMPD visibility and law enforcement on a regular basis at the intersections Chris Hougaard avenue / Theuns van Niekerk str, as there is a school (Laerskool Wierdapark).  

 

We hope that our requests can be met, as many have lost their lives and all users of this road needs to be protected from speed hogs.  

Cllr Marika Kruger Muller 0825759701


Cllr Marika Kruger Muller - DA Ward councillor 70    Contact the author of the petition