{
  "id": 14220331,
  "title": "Gauteng Transport reignites Atteridgeville bridge project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/gauteng-transport-reignites-atteridgeville-bridge-project",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:26:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/gauteng-transport-reignites-atteridgeville-bridge-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is reviving a bridge rehabilitation project in Atteridgeville, a suburb west of Pretoria, aimed at enhancing road safety. This initiative, costing over R74 million, is scheduled for completion by August next year. The department has replaced the previous contractor who was dismissed for not meeting the necessary standards.\n\nAtteridgeville's Transport MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, along with other MECs, visited the Atteridgeville Brazzaville Sportsground in Ward 107 to hold a Service Delivery Imbizo. This meeting allowed community members to voice their concerns and discuss their experiences with service delivery in the area. Topics ranged from road conditions and transport to infrastructure and other community needs.\n\nThe Imbizo aimed to improve communication between the government and residents, identify pressing issues, and ensure community concerns are directed to the appropriate authorities for prompt action. MEC Diale-Tlabela also cautioned that any disruptions could delay the project and increase costs. She emphasized the importance of community cooperation to avoid unnecessary financial losses. Despite challenges, the department remains committed to minimizing disruptions to keep the project on track and within budget.",
  "summary": "The project, which costs more than R74 million, is expected to be completed in August next year",
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}