Upgrades to roads, bridges and drainage infrastructure
JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg roads, bridges and infrastructure are getting a major facelift with a capital injection of R2.8 billion rand over the next three financial years.
These funds will be used to enhance and modernise critical road, storm water,
and bridge infrastructure.
This will hopefully improve mobility, safety, and foster sustainable urban growth.
But is this money enough, considering the dire state of the city's road network?
In terms of project delivery, the Johannesburg Roads Agency's CEO, Zweli Nyathi, says that they have learnt their lesson and have deployed a serious team.
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Upgrades to roads, bridges and drainage infrastructure
JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg roads, bridges and infrastructure are getting a major facelift with a capital injection of R2.8 billion rand over the next three financial years. These funds will be used to enhance and modernise critical road, storm water, and bridge infrastructure. This will hopefully improve mobility, safety, and foster sustainable urban growth. But is this money enough, considering the dire state of the city's road network? In terms of project delivery, the Johannesburg Roads Agency's CEO, Zweli Nyathi, says that they have learnt their lesson and have deployed a serious team.
