Windhoek street repairs underway

The City of Windhoek has announced a major street resealing project that commenced on 6 March and is expected to continue until the end of August.The scheduled roadworks will involve street milling, asphalt overlay and preparatory work on various roads and intersections across the city.The project has been necessitated by recent relentless rains and subsequent flooding that have severely affected road infrastructure in Windhoek. Authorities underlined that urgent repairs are needed to restore road surfaces and ensure safe travel for motorists and pedestrians.The City called on all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic signage, speed restrictions and barricades around construction areas. Motorists are also encouraged to use alternative routes where possible to minimise delays and disruptions.Frustrated residents While the City acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the roadworks, it assured residents that the maintenance is necessary for long-term road safety and infrastructure improvement.Meanwhile, the public response has been mixed, with one social media commentator dismissing the municipality&#039;s plans to improve road surfaces as mere "lip service".The commentator noted further: “No action. Uncovered potholes, that turn into craters, have been an issue long before the rains started. The issue is just exacerbated now, but it&#039;s not new. Were you, the City of Windhoek, not aware before? This is pure hypocrisy."Another Facebook user wrote: "Whoever is managing and running the division responsible for road maintenance in Windhoek needs to be fired. They are earning a salary for mahala."

Windhoek street repairs underway

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Namibian Sun 2025-06-16

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