However, the Johannesburg Roads Agency urged the public to report inconsistent road markings or roads that had not been re-marked following road works.
“We appreciate all feedback from members of the public who are encouraged to engage us on any road-related matter, including road markings,” said the agency’s spokesperson Bertha Peters-Scheepers.
This followed a complaint by Maureen Gardie, who said the resurfacing of some roads in Rosebank, as part of the roads agency’s resurfacing programme, had created problems such as inconsistencies in the reinstated road markings.
Gardie said after Glenhove Road in Rosebank was resurfaced, the road markings at the intersection with Oxford Road were repainted and the number of lanes was reduced from five to four.
Further, the road markings indicated two right turn only lanes, one straight and one left turn only – which differed from the previous road markings at this intersection.
“As the majority of vehicles at this intersection in fact go straight, you can imagine the congestion,” she said.
Gardie said she had contacted the DA’s office for assistance getting the matter addressed.
As a result, the second right turn only lane was converted into a straight or turning lane.
“This relieved a bit of the pressure, but created another problem when cars going straight stopped at the red light, preventing cars from turning on the green turn only arrow. To date nothing has been done to reinstate the original five lanes, which in my opinion are essential,” she said.
However, Peter-Scheepers said the roads agency would be investigating the matter and would ensure the necessary changes were implemented to ease traffic flow for all road users.
According to Peters-Scheepers, there was usually a minimum waiting period of two weeks before road markings were repainted as the new tar must first cure to ensure that the bitumen does not bleed through.
The public can report road-related issues to 0860 562 874/ hotline@jra.org.za or on twitter @MyJra
