FIX AND OPEN THE R711 between Clarens and Fouriesburg URGENTLY

Comments

#201

The R 711 road problem is an emergency. Our tourism is going to be crippled. Having the road closed for 12 months just can't happen. TOURISM, guesthouses, buisnesses, schools, medical emergencies are hugely affected.This is one of the most beautiful scenic roads in the country. Motorists, bikers and cyclists make a point of enjoying the experience of riding it. Our R 26 is also a shocker taking peoples lives and damaging their vehicles due to many many shocking potholes. We are surrounded by poor roads but the R 711 mostly has just this small section damaged.
Please can an efficient solution be put into place.

Margie Jordaan (Fouriesburg, 2022-02-07)

#202

This road has a huge impact on tourism and needs urgent attention

Paulette Borcher (Auckland, 2022-02-07)

#210

The road a serious health and safety issue.
If the Enginering department based at roads department can open their minds there will be seen to have other options than to close the road for repairs. A secondary dirt road adjacent to the existing pothole road is one

Piet Van Biljon (Durban , 2022-02-07)

#211

The decision to close for 1 year is irrational

Douglas Mason (Rosendal, 2022-02-07)

#213

Beyond ridiculous that government continues to fleece taxpayers. We pay road taxes when we buy petrol. This is more than a provincial issue.

Leigh Thomas (Johannesburg, 2022-02-07)

#216

I use that route

J Pretorius (Centurion , 2022-02-07)

#219

That road needs to be repaired under the roads act as it is a vital route between province's. Taxes have been paid by road user's allocations were put in place. Low maintenance is reason for the collapse of the road. This needs attention soonest. Enabling road users access to and from.

Sam Van wyk (Gauteng , 2022-02-07)

#223

The closure of the road for 12 months will lead to problems in the tourism industry for Fouriesburg and Ficksburg

Riette Dell (Ficksburg, 2022-02-07)

#225

Peoples livelihood depends on it

Juanita Piek (Midvaal , 2022-02-07)

#226

I am signing because this road 711 from Clarens to Fouriesburg is so important to our village as it’s the only one open to go to Lesotho or the Cape. Our business relies on it for tourism for locals and overseas visitors. . It is the gateway to bathe eastern Cape and Lesotho .

Madeleine Macchiona (Clarens Free State, 2022-02-07)

#227

Closure of this road will kill the small business in Fouriesburg

Brian Webbstock (Fouriesburg, 2022-02-07)

#229

I love Clarens

Hope Tarita (Johannesburg, 2022-02-07)

#233

The closure of this road is costly for us livi g in Fouriesburg who have family and business in Clarens and have to drive via Bethlehem which is more than double the distance and the Bethlehem roads are I a terrible condition.

Suzanne Burt (Fouriesburg, 2022-02-07)

#239

This road is currently very dangerous and requires immediate attention

Irene Rugheimer (Clarens, 2022-02-07)

#243

Closing a road that is used by many for such a lengthy time is rediculous. Animals need to be able to receive urgent vet care and this route is the shortest. Get a team of people to work and do the job in a month!!

Meredith Kujawa (Cape Town, 2022-02-07)

#245

The lively hood of community depends on this road. They need to trade; farm; tourism ; schools etc cannot just close down. Fix the road.

LYNETTE Swanepoel (FOURIESBURG, 2022-02-07)

#246

You are cutting of a lifeline in the case of human and animal emergencies

Steven Absmeier (Johannesburg, 2022-02-07)

#249

I believe it is vital for the road to be opened for the sake of local residents who do not have the time or funding to take a longer route.

Jacqueline Younghusband (Pietermaritzburg, 2022-02-07)

#250

Marietha Marais

Marietha Marais (Bethlehem, 2022-02-07)

#251

Guest farm on the road

Jandre Boshoff (Fouriesburg S325 , 2022-02-07)

#252

Important road for community, fixing 2 sinkholes should take a few weeks, not a year. Drove the road yesterday and honestly this is a quick fix.

Baars Ronelle (Northcliff, 2022-02-07)

#254

I support animal welfare

Anna-marie Van Tonder (Bloemfontein , 2022-02-07)

#258

Life depends on good roads

Helen Thomas (Johannesburg, 2022-02-07)

#259

We have farming ground that we need to access

Donovan Adendorff ( Bethlehem, 2022-02-07)

#260

I am a resident from Fouriesburg And depend on tourism for my livelihood !!!!

Nerine Pienaar (Fouriesburg , 2022-02-07)

#261

The road closure will also affect Tourism in the area

Sonya Grobler (Umlaas Road, 2022-02-07)

#262

Our animals need the help of Cluny Vet but also the Ficksburg, Fouriesburg area have suffered tremendously with no tourism. Imagine what this road closure would do if it were closed for A YEAR!!!

Denise Venmore (Randburg, 2022-02-07)

#263

This is a road I frequent often as a local tourist to add to the economy of both Fouriesburg and Clarens ensuring jobs for the locals through money spent in their towns and on their services. Restricted road usage is unacceptable with a waiting period of 12 months this should be a priority as Clarens is a local tourist hot spot.

Izelle Nel (Umhlanga, 2022-02-07)

#266

I use this road every 2nd weekend for farming purposes

Lizette Louw (Pretoria, 2022-02-07)

#267

I have family in Fouriesburg Large part of their livelihood is dependent on this road

Andries Burger (Pretoria, 2022-02-07)

#272

This is a vital route for the survival of our village and business.

Kerry-Ann Poultney (Clarens , 2022-02-07)

#273

My tourism business will be seriously and immediately impacted if this road is closed.

Christopher Monson (Fouriesburg, 2022-02-07)

#274

Sick and tired of gross incompetence of Free State Roads Department

Frank Garmany (Fouriesburg, 2022-02-07)

#276

Because i always use that road for my business. So for me to wait till that time its going to sabotage my business.

Thakane Jeanette (Clarens , 2022-02-07)

#278

To do no maintenance on a public road in a region the relies on tourists to survive, is beyond ignorance. Fix the damn road as soon as possible. We pay enormous taxes through fuel, lisences etc!

Marlene Hopley (Clarens, 2022-02-07)

#284

I live on a farm between Fouriesburg and Clarens and use the road to Clarens to attend church and do shopping in Bethlehem

anneli viviers (Fouriesburg, 2022-02-07)

#286

Signing in support of the Cluny Animal Trust

Alta van der Merwe (Paul Roux, 2022-02-07)

#289

The people in the surrounding area need this road to be open for life-saving journeys, for both people and animals. It's inconceivable that it should take 12 months to fix, find the correct advisers and engineers!

Kristene Smuts (Johannesburg, 2022-02-07)

#291

The road from Clarens to Fouriesburg and beyond to Ficksburg is a strategically important one for local economic development and the promotion of the tourism industry and trade with Lesotho (when extended ro Ladybrand). Thousands of South Africans rely on this route for their livelihood and it cannot simply be closed for a year. The alternative route via Bethlehem is three times as long and will cause great economic hardship in an already struggling region. Moreover, in order to avoid similar issues, the Free State government needs to completely upgrade the road from Clarens to Ladybrand - it is in a disgusting state and is incredibly dangerous to drive on.

Duncan Bonnett (Johannesburg , 2022-02-07)

#293

Because its a major business and tourism route, the roads department is hopeless, and totally uncompetent, now they want the easiest way out for themselves, and that is by closing the road for 12 months, totalle unacceptable, they must find a way out, they are afterall governing

Edith De Villiers (Bethlehem, 2022-02-07)

#294

Tourism is a major asset to the Eastern Free State and South Africa, by closing this road we will be digging our own grave for tourism.

Steffan Viljoen (Bethlehem, 2022-02-07)

#295

I care about animal welfare and the important work this organisation does.

Susan Montgomery (Johannesburg, 2022-02-07)

#297

This will impact tourism to the village of Clarens.

Susan Putziger (Clarens, 2022-02-07)

#298

Our tourist driven town relies on people being able to get to Clarens, from all provinces - it’s imperative the road is repaired soonest.

Odette Parris (Clarens , 2022-02-07)

#301

I am signing because the R711 is my life line for my padstal.

Liz Lee (Fouriesburg, 2022-02-07)

#303

I use the road often - no other road to get to some of the places.

Sarie van Rooyen (Bethlehem, 2022-02-07)

#304

I can not bring tourists to our attractions with no access roads

Henry Stephen Rautenbach (Fouriesburg, 2022-02-07)

#310

Travel time to Clarens via Bethlehem is costly and the roads are terrible.

Theo Burt (Fouriesburg , 2022-02-07)

#313

It's a disgrace state of roads

Werth Natalie (Johannesburg , 2022-02-07)

#314

I use this route when travelling to Zastron - I spend enough time dodging potholes - I don't need my trip made longer in distance and time for over a year.

Winifred HERBERT (Pietermaritzburg , 2022-02-07)

#316

I care about the well-being of animals... especially those being cared for by Animal welfare organizations. The need to spend the little funds they have wisely is of utmost importance. Thank you.

Christa Shawe (Roodepoort, 2022-02-07)

#318

Closing the main eastern Free State road will prevent me from accessing my home. The department's utter disregard
for their constitutional obligations and their incompetence should not become a burden on the taxpayers and local residents.

Jeremy Smith (Ficksburg, 2022-02-07)

#323

I'm signing this because closing this road place a huge financial burden on people whose livelihood depends on the usage of this road. People who are already struggling as a result of the current economic crisis.

At the very least a bypass should be made immediately.
Then the road fixture should be expedited.

Willem H Le Roux (Clarens , 2022-02-07)

#324

This is a vital part of the country's network of roads and infrastructure. Stop stealing tax money and use it for what it's there for!

Lorna Des Fountain (Randburg, 2022-02-07)

#325

12 months is unacceptable when so many will suffer during that time.

Janine Relling (Cape Town, 2022-02-07)

#328

This is ridiculous to close the road for 12 months

Marinda Snyman (Bethlehem , 2022-02-07)

#330

My friend got stuck with two flat Tyre’s on that road at night.

Gail Wilson (Clarens, 2022-02-07)

#332

I am so sick and tired of the state of our roads and the excuses, nothing is ever fixed properly and maintenance is carried out in time to prevent major and costly repairs.

Lita Wales (Kestell, 2022-02-07)

#334

I care about the animals

Joan Mollagrean (Edenvale, 2022-02-07)

#337

We travel that part of the Freesate a lot to visit family....

Cronje Ilse (Bethal, 2022-02-07)

#338

Please fix the roads

Stefanie Kruger (Randfontein, 2022-02-07)

#339

I'm passionate about tourism in South Africa and the Eastern Free State is one of the most beautiful regions in our land - the R711 between Clarens & Fouriesburg is a vital link road for tourism to thrive -- please something must be done ASAP to have this route open

Dale Clendennen (Warner Beach, Kingsburgh, 2022-02-07)

#341

I travel that road atleast twice a week towards golden gate.

Mark Wiggill (Fouriesburg, 2022-02-07)

#350

It will destroy Fouriesburg 's economy

Jannie Geyser (Fouriesburg , 2022-02-07)

#353

Animal lives matter. Tourism and people's livelihoods are dependent on the R711

Lynn Grace (Sandton, 2022-02-07)

#355

I care about the state of our roads and safety of our people and animals!!!

Joleen Lubbe (Walkerville, 2022-02-07)

#357

This needs to be fixed. It's a priority. And it cannot be left for such a long time. The animals in South Africa have as much right to live as we do and have access to emergency services.

Debbie Phillips (Kzn, 2022-02-07)

#358

Fouriesburg and Clarens and Lesotho border feed each other. Open the the road.

Braam Le roux (Fouriesburg, 2022-02-07)

#360

It is an urgent matter

Judith Andrew (Fouriesburg, 2022-02-07)

#363

Our animals need to be taken care of...and Cluny are doing an amazing job with that.

Liz Labuschagne (Bethlehem, 2022-02-07)

#368

R711 is the lifeline for our animals and the vet!
Tourism get affected negatively.
12 months rediculous!!!
We dont have the time or extra fuel money to make the alternative route

Tommy Reinecke (Clarens , 2022-02-07)

#369

This has serious detrimental impact on our tourism, businesses, economy and livelihoods

Anna-Marie Zermatten (Midrand, 2022-02-08)

#374

We’ve recently visited the beautiful Fouriesburg, Ficksburh area. What a nightmare trying to travel and experience all that our country has to offer. All the beauty spoiled by roads that is full of potholes, so bad that one has to drive either on the side or into oncoming traffic!!!!! Please fix this so that all can enjoy our beautiful country on roads that wont kill us👏

Dina Scott (Johannesburg, 2022-02-08)

#379

The road needs to be fixed and opened

Lesley Mitchell (Steyn City, 2022-02-08)

#383

I use this route often

Linda Druce (Ballito , 2022-02-08)

#384

Our Community Basotho Bushman kiosk in Clarens operates on weekends and holidays to sell local outputs in organics, arts and crafts. This barrier will effect many of the poorest peoples incomes and well being.

Kenneth Boyce (Fouriesburg, 2022-02-08)

#386

Alot of movement of farmers between Clarens and Fouriesburg.

Marthie Kleynhans (Clocolan, 2022-02-08)

#387

The closure of the R711 will badly affected my business Maluti Tours which runs tours to Fouriesburg & Lesotho. This business is showing signs of improvement after 2 years of covid restrictions. The eastern free state Clarens & Golden Gate will be seriously affected as traffic will not be able to go through Clarens.

Mark Webber (Clatens, 2022-02-08)

#391

I am a business owner and it would have a very bad effect on my business if they close the road

Marius Viljoen (Fouriesburg, 2022-02-11)

#394

One of the most scenic routes in South Africa

Reinette ⁷Wille (Clarens, 2022-02-11)

#399

It is a shame that one of the most beautiful parts of our country is inaccessable and tourist venues, already impackted by covid, is now suffering financially because the Free State government is either unwilling or incapable to fix the roads

Margaretha Mitchley (HEIDELBERG, 2022-02-12)



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