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When fixing a pothole the first thing you need to check is if there is a bass failure in the road Thereafter you can fix the damaged road surface The second thing is to check if there is sufficient drainage for the water on the side of the road Thirdly assess if there is standing water on the shoulder of the road
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It is easy to see why pavements deteriorate at various rates and why we find them in various stages of disrepair Recognizing defects and understanding their causes help us of evaluate pavement condition and select cost effective repairs The flexible Pavement potholes shown on the following pages provide a background for this process
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One of the most common causes of potholes in asphalt is colder temperatures more specifically the temperature change between a freeze and a thaw Rain can seep into the asphalt and if there is a freeze it freezes causing the water to expand and form wedges that drive between areas of the asphalt
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The anticipated success of each pothole repair depends on a number of things including the workmanship material quality and the extent of the surrounding distress GRT4000 is a revolutionary polymer solution used to repair a wide variety of road failure types from filling small potholes to large continuous patches Repairs can be made in
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The exact number of potholes in South Africa is another hurdle to contend with as this is unknown The report stated this is in part due to the size of the country s road network There are 754 600km of roads and streets according to the latest government figures Africa Check however has stated there may be as many as 100 000 potholes in
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The potholes on the road can be caused by overloading caused due to the overloading of heavy vehicles The types or selection of the materials to be used in road construction can be a problem if proper attention has not been paid The amount of rainfall in a particular area can be an issue for the road if it was not considered
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· Despite their efforts potholes are still prevalent on the roads It is not always the case that it is climate or rain that damage the roads Extreme weather conditions poor road maintenance and high volumes of load bearing traffic all contribute to the creation of potholes In South Africa high temperatures cause cracks to form in the tar
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South Africa has driven into a R200 Billion plus pothole as SA is facing a significant roads maintenance backlog which has continued to grow over the last decade If the subgrade is too weak to support the wheel loads the pavement will flex excessively which ultimately causes the pavement to fail If natural variations in the composition
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Need to Know Where Bourke s Luck Potholes Ohrigstad 35 kms from Graskop Panorama Route Mpumalanga South Africa When Best during daylight hours Telephone 27 0 13 753 3115 Overnight Stay in Graskop Accommodation Mpumalanga
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Potholes are most prevalent during the summer rainy season scorching road surface temperatures cause the tarmac to become brittle forming fissures across the surface identifiable by a phenomenon called crocodile cracking Vibration from travelling vehicles and sub terrain ground movement cause the cracks to widen
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According to Kannemeyer this ingress of rainwater through the surface is the leading cause of most potholes on South African roads and that is why most potholes appear after
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Facts about Bourke s Luck Potholes Some of the facts about Bourke s Luck Potholes are Bourke s Luck Potholes in South Africa is a strange geological rocky feature created as a result of swirling eddies and the strong raging of waters Throughout thousands of years the raging water eroded this outstanding and extraordinary colorful feature
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Floods can occur due to several different and often simultaneous factors However one of the biggest causes of floods especially in cases of flash floods is excessive and heavy rainfall When rainfall in low lying areas and urban environments fall faster than the ground can absorb water height rapidly rise resulting in floods
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Morrison went viral after she took to the potholes on the R36 to showcase an ongoing problem with South Africa s road infrastructure But over the past year the City has fixed 117 483 potholes resulting to a significant increase of 26 945 or 22% more pothole repairs compared to the previous period
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According to the South African Road Federation SARF South Africa is home to 25 million potholes 10 million more than there were five years ago Sinkholes on Grayston Drive cause lane closure
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Government paying millions of rands to South Africans for damage caused by potholes Staff Writer 18 November 2024 Subscribe Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says that government has paid
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The Water Crisis in South Africa Causes Effects And Solutions CRISIS Biosystem Viability by Dylan Stoll Africa Oct 5th 2024 6 mins Both the failing water infrastructure and the ever increasing population have exacerbated the water crisis in South Africa forcing its residents to adopt strict habits
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Potholes are caused by a number of things but the primary cause is water When water seeps into the ground it weakens the soil and rock underneath the pavement This can cause the pavement to crack and crumble and eventually form a pothole Potholes can also be caused by traffic which can wear down the pavement and cause it to break up
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It cited data from the Johannesburg Roads Agency which received reports of 4 972 potholes from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2024 These reports came from a hotline JRA staff and inspectors and others The agency set itself the target of repairing 140 732 potholes during this period But it said it succeeded in repairing only 46 981 potholes
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3 Poor Pavement Maintenance Potholes can also be caused by poor pavement maintenance If the pavement is not properly cared for cracks can form and turn into potholes over time No matter the cause potholes are a nuisance and can be dangerous They can cause damage to your vehicle and can even cause accidents
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And it had much to do with potholes I m not talking about namby pamby English potholes but those worthy of the much more descriptive Afrikaans word slaggat or slaughter hole You can read my blog post here Top 5 worst towns and roads in South Africa Naturally not everyone was happy about my choices
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You can claim from the Johannesburg Roads Agency by filling in a claims form and sending it to claims along with the required information in the below table You can also call them on 011 491 5734 or 011 298 5168 A certified copy of your ID Quotes for Cost of Repair x3 Your Driver s License
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Increased public concern about potholes on South African 13 01 2024 Home Accidents Increased public concern about potholes on South African roads Increased public concern about potholes on South African roads Posted By jonckie on Jan 13 look at the state of the roads in the arrive alive campaign and not always blame dangerous driving and speeding as the cause of deaths
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When road surfaces are in a poor condition water filters easily into the road structure for example through cracks thus weakening the structure and materials and causing potholes The top sealant layer of black roads commonly referred to incorrectly as tarred roads is bitumen
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There are two common causes of potholes water and traffic Most potholes form over long periods of moisture like in the winter snowstorms or in the early spring As snow and rain seep into the cracks of the pavement the soil below it causes mud and erosion to the support
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The cylindrical potholes known as giant s kettles are the result of swirling river water eroding the pools for centuries The sight is rather beautiful as the pool walls have been sloped smooth over the years by the kolks revealing a sprawling network of interior lines and layers
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Cape Town estimates to be fixing an estimate of 260 potholes per week during rainy seasons We can only speculate that the number is significantly higher in Gauteng Potholes are commonplace throughout SA and are often the cause of hefty repair bills Not only can hitting one seriously damage your vehicle but they can lead to deadly crashes
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Causes of Potholes The number one cause of potholes is water infiltration Asphalt is put down as a stable impenetrable surface but over time asphalt will form small cracks Water can slowly seep into these cracks and displace your asphalt s sub grade materials
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On Wet Roads When driving on wet roads and where you see puddles Potholes may look like puddles when the roadway is wet If you must drive over a puddle treat it as though it may be a pothole Otherwise avoid driving over wet spaces on the road Driving at Night At night visibility is reduced and you may be blinded by the headlights of
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