R59 to be closed off between Swartkoppies and Kliprivier Drive
The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) has warned of a temporary road closure on the R59 North and South from 8:30am this morning between Swartkoppies and the Kliprivier off-ramp in Alberton.
EMPD spokesperson Thabiso Makgato says according to Area Officer Security Operation at Eskom, Prince Makgwale, Eskom has an 88kv line that feeds Rand Water, but needs urgent repair.
"One of the three-phase conductors has unwinded, which compromised the strength of the conductor and currently is only holding with two strands.
"This means the live conductor is at high risk of falling on the road, posing a risk to the vehicle and the community.
"They will need to repair the line before it breaks. For the repairs, they require more or less an hour of no traffic flow, which will be sufficient for them to do the necessary repair on the affected one phase on the line."
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