A new speed hump will be installed at the intersection of Kent Road and Northumberland Avenue in Dunkeld West following a series of accidents.
Ward 90 councillor Martin Williams approached the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) to install traffic-calming measures at the intersection due to the high volume of accidents.
“In recent months, additional stop signs have been erected in Kent Road, a further crash barrier has been installed and the existing speed humps on Northumberland have been enhanced, yet accidents continued,” Williams said.
Bertha Peters-Scheepers, the spokesperson for the JRA, confirmed that a site inspection and traffic survey of the intersection at Kent Road and Northumberland Avenue had been conducted. However, it was found that the installation of a multi-way stop, traffic circle or signalised intersection is unwarranted.
“JRA has prioritised the upgrading of two existing traffic-calming humps on Northumberland Avenue and has recommended the installation of a new speed hump on Kent Road. The design of the Kent Road speed hump has been approved and submitted to JRA’s road surfacing depot for prioritisation and installation when budget becomes available,” added Peters-Scheepers.
Williams, however, indicated that if the budget was a problem, the local community had indicated willingness to contribute. He was awaiting confirmation from the JRA on the costs involved.
Peters-Scheepers added that while the JRA does not encourage the public to financially fund the installation they would be able to assist with designs if the community did decide to expedite the installation. “Work can be carried out by private contractors appointed by the community, alternatively JRA could carry out the installation. The cost of the installation together with road traffic markings and road traffic signage is estimated between R20 000 to R25 000.”
Peters-Scheepers also confirmed that a petition calling for a four-way stop at Lancaster and Clarence avenues in Craighall Park has been received, and a traffic survey has been commissioned to investigate the request.
Peters-Scheepers added that due to the high public demand for traffic calming in residential suburbs, the JRA has put together an A–Z Traffic Calming Guide. Traffic calming is undertaken by JRA’s road traffic engineering department and is based on specific requirements as outlined by the South African Road Traffic Signs Manual (SARTSM). To access the JRA’s A–Z Traffic Calming Guide, click here.
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