Grief, misery and potholes
According to the residents, the potholes are becoming even bigger, with one resident even suggesting that it would be a great idea to build a bridge over the potholes so that vehicles can drive over them.
Potholes are no laughing matter, for they can cause great damage to vehicles and even claim lives, Roodepoort once known for its good quality roads has now become notorious for its potholes that are proving to be a nightmare for motorists.
Horison resident Fanie van As said that he was concerned about the massive potholes on Webber Street, Nut Street and the Corner of Hossack and Sonop Street in Horison.
Van As said it is not fair for motorists to be paying for their vehicles to be roadworthy but the condition of the roads is a total embarrassment to the authorities.
Commuters are certainly feeling the brunt more so on rainy days when water goes into the pothole and as a result, ends up going into the hole and damaging their cars in the process.
During a drive through Horison, the damaged parts on the road that forces motorists to sway into the opposite lane to avoid driving into the huge potholes were observed.
Some concerned residents from the Roodepoort area say the massive potholes have become an eyesore and make life difficult for motorists travelling on the roads.
According to the residents, the potholes are becoming even bigger, with one resident even suggesting that it would be a great idea to build a bridge over the potholes so that vehicles can drive over them.
When asked about the potholes, Johannesburg Roads Agency’s (JRA) Marketing and Communications Operations Manager, Bertha Scheepers said these potholes have been reported to JRA and have been scheduled for repairs.
Scheepers further indicated the potholes will be attended to as soon as possible, and in the interim, to ensure the safety of road users, areas will be made safe.
“We thank the public for being our eyes and ears on the ground and for assisting us in reporting service defects, including potholes via the following reporting channels: email: hotline@jra.org.za, City’s Call Customer Service Call Centre: 0860 562 874, JRA’s social media platforms: Twitter @MyJRA and Facebook – Johannesburg Roads Agency. Once an issue is reported, a reference number will be provided and this will assist in tracking the inspection and repair progress,” she explained.
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When asked if there was a plan currently in place for the large number of potholes in Roodepoort, Scheepers revealed that the regional depot has a proactive maintenance plan and a repair plan for the entire Region C.
“Firstly, the roads in question require inspection with the view of identifying the root cause of the potholes. This includes inspection of the stormwater system, depending on the inspection results, several interventions can be implemented to address the road surface failures, including deep patching, resurfacing and overlaying,” Scheepers concluded.
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