M1 Double Decker bridge floods, despite recent upgrades
One of the major issues addressed by the rehabilitation, was, of course, the drainage system.
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After being closed for almost two years for urgent upkeep, the M1 Double Decker bridge is currently flooded, thanks to a storm on 5 October.
One of the major issues addressed by the rehabilitation, was, of course, the drainage system.
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) confirmed the flooding in a Tweet.
#JHBTraffic #WeServeJoburg The double decker bridge is currently experiencing flooding as a result of rain … @GeoffMakhubo @NHMakhuba @CityofJoburgZA @CoJTransport pic.twitter.com/vDAXL7pwo8
— Joburg Roads Agency (@MyJRA) October 5, 2020
Angry Johannesburg motorists have taken to Twitter to voice their frustrations.
This is the same bridge that had months long extensive maintenance and repair works. How on earth can these drains be blocked?
— Wendel Bloem 💎 (@WendelBloem1) October 5, 2020
Money down the drain literally, closing the double dekker to rehabilitate the drainage. @CityofJoburgZA @MyJRA should be bowing their heads in shame by using dubious contractors
— Julesies (@Jules21717879) October 5, 2020
M1 North before Carr street offramp under double decker bridge traffic congestion because of floading pic.twitter.com/vcV6nMUx5n
— Rumpole 👀 🙄 🇿🇦 🇵🇸 (@AIC100) October 5, 2020
This is a developing story. More information will follow, as it becomes available.