Amampondo Road crossing over the Rietspruit River in Centurion reopened photo supplied
By Cllr Tlangi Mogale
MMC for Roads & Transport
On 20 December 2025, heavy rainfall caused severe flooding at the Amampondo
Road crossing over the Rietspruit River in Centurion.
The flooding resulted in structural failure and rendered the crossing completely impassable.
Amampondo Road served as the only functional river crossing between Heuweloord (various extensions) and Rooihuiskraal North (various extensions) within the Amberfield area (Ward 48).
Its collapse severed direct access between these communities and placed significant strain on surrounding routes.
The closure led to severe congestion on alternative roads, leaving motorists and pedestrians frustrated and disrupting daily movement.
Given the absence of reasonable alternative routes in close proximity, the situation constituted a critical access and service delivery emergency that required urgent intervention.
The flood damage included:
•Blocked multi-bay culverts due to debris accumulation;
•Severe scouring beneath the roadway structure; and
•Failure of the road surface and base layers.
The reconstruction of the bridge was undertaken through a collaborative effort between the developer, Messrs Zotech Developments, the original developer responsible for constructing the crossing in 2015, and the City.
The developer offered to carry out the emergency rehabilitation works at its own cost, subject to an approved reimbursement mechanism.
In light of municipal capacity and budget constraints at the time, this
proposal provided a practical and time-sensitive solution to restore
access to residents.
A comprehensive rehabilitation plan was implemented.
This included the installation of permanent guardrails and balustrades, dedicated pedestrian walkways and debris-catching systems to enhance structural resilience and public safety.
It was a privilege to officially reopen the bridge for public use.
Residents of Heuweloord and Rooihuiskraal North can now move freely and safely once again, restoring a vital connection within Ward 48 and reinforcing our commitment to responsive, solutions-driven service delivery.
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