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The Citizen
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Update: Pothole repairs on 10th Road in Kew extended to July 11
Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) has provided an update on the ongoing pothole repairs at 10th Road in Kew, reassuring residents and motorists that work is now back on track. JRA regional operations manager Khayalethu Gqibitole said that the repairs, which were initially scheduled for completion by July 4, are now expected to be finalised by July 11. Gqibitole explained that the delay was due to unexpected issues that arose during the repair process, which temporarily disrupted the workflow. However, he assured that the team has resolved these issues and is now focused on restoring the road to a safe and smooth condition. 'Our team visited the site on July 7 and is making steady progress. While the delay was caused by unforeseen circumstances that temporarily impacted our schedule, we are fully engaged and committed to completing the work by the end of July 11.' Also read: A year-long water leak on 5th Road, Kew Residents and motorists expressed frustration over the incomplete repairs, which left the road in a hazardous state and caused inconvenience. The partial work involved removing potholes, but did not include full resurfacing, leaving the road vulnerable to further deterioration. The Sandton Chronicle will monitor the situation and provide further updates once repairs are finalised. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
22-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Alexandra's London Road features on JRA's city-wide resurfacing programme
Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) revealed that London Road in Alexandra is one of the roads included in their city-wide resurfacing programme. On June 17, the agency announced the city's capital injection of R2.8b over the next three years, with a budget of R912.81m allocated for the current financial year, which will be used for the agency's programmes in the 2025/26 fiscal year. One of the key programmes which the agency said Alexandra will benefit from, is the road network upgrades which will see road reconstruction and rehabilitation being prioritised. Read more: MMC and JRA celebrate completion of major projects in region E 'This includes upgrading high-traffic corridors that link townships to major economic centres, aiming to ease congestion and enhance connectivity. The city-wide resurfacing programme goes beyond pothole repair and patching and is backed by a R149m investment for the 2025/26 financial year,' read a JRA statement. The programme will include numerous roads in Ward 17, linking Kliptown to Eldorado Park, Ward 80, Lord Khanyisile Road, and London Road in Alexandra. Other projects the agency will carry out across the city for the current fiscal year include storm water infrastructure expansion, bridge rehabilitation, traffic signal upgrades and refurbishments, new road construction, and gravel road upgrades. JRA CEO Zweli Nyathi expressed gratitude for the city's commitment, noting that: 'Every rand allocated will be utilised efficiently and effectively to make a tangible difference in the lives of Johannesburg residents and road users.' Transport MMC Kenny Kunene revealed that the city has a road infrastructure backlog of R276b. Despite the budget shortfall, he said the capital injection of R2.8b provides them with essential resources to continue their work. The statement continued: 'We appreciate the support and will strive to maximise the impact of these funds on maintaining and developing a safe and efficient road network for all.' Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
