Residents can rest assured that potholes and roads defects will still be a priority for the Johannesburg Roads Agency over Christmas. Regional operations teams, the entity said, will continue working systemically to address emergency repairs, making dangerous road defects safe and carrying out pothole repairs.
“Operations will continue over the December and January holidays with scheduled maintenance, repairs to traffic signals and a dedicated team to address after hour emergencies. Contact details for the various depots are being made available to assist members of the public,” it said.
Following heavy rains over the past few weeks, there has been an increase in the number of potholes occurring citywide.
The agency said it is prioritising pothole repairs and is currently dealing with a significant backlog.
“Pothole repairs and road surfacing can only be undertaken during dry conditions and the JRA has therefore ensured, that where required, potholes will be made safe until favourable conditions return.”
Transport MMC, Nonhlanhla Makhuba said the City is aware of the increase in potholes and sinkholes during and after heavy rainfall.
“Efforts will be made to make safe these areas as soon as possible. We urge residents to alert JRA to road defects that could result in serious injury and accidents.”
Residents can report dangerous road defects to their nearest JRA standby regional operations teams’ numbers for emergency assistance over the festive season.
Please note that the JRA’s regional operations head, Sandile Dube, said these numbers will likely be available from 18 December, when the standby period begins.
Region A
Midrand, Ivory Park, Diepsloot, Fourways, Woodmead
060 960 0764
Region B
Rosebank, Northcliff, Melville, Auckland Park, Bryanston, Randburg
060 960 0787
Region C
Western Suburbs, Roodepoort, Florida, Braamfischerville
060 960 0762
Region D
Greater Soweto
060 960 0779
Region E
Sandton Alexandria, Houghton Estate
060 960 0760
Region F
Inner City, Hillbrow, Braamfontein, Parktown
060 960 0763
Region G
Eldorado Park, Ennerdale, Lenasia, Orange Farm
060 960 0771
To report traffic signal problems across the City, residents can call 082 827 8250.
Resident can also contact the regional operations head, Sandile Dube, via email at sdube@jra.org.za or by calling 083 519 7785.
Follow the agency for the latest developments, journey planning tips, alternative routes and traffic advice by viewing its website www.jra.org.za, their Twitter page @MyJra, their Facebook page at Johannesburg Roads Agency, email hotline@jra.org.za or through the Find and Fix mobile app.
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