Resident of Gallo Manor, Gill Levy is angered by the poor state of a number of roads in the area.
After numerous calls to the Johannesburg Roads Agency, Levy contacted the Sandton Chronicle in an effort to find a solution.
Of particular concern are Lotus Street, where Wendywood High School is located, and Carnation Street, where Levy lives.
“When I contacted JRA on 10 February, I was told that these streets would be repaired in two weeks,” she said, but nothing has happened.
She explained that it is difficult for motorists to drive their cars in potholed streets where tree roots have also lifted the tar road. “I have lived here for 12 years and the roads have never been this bad. Some of the potholes have been here since October last year,” she said.
Ward 115 councillor Chris Santana said he was aware of the poor state of these roads and is in the process of following up with the JRA concerning their repair.
He also explained that the reason for the closure of the 12th Avenue bridge in Bryanston was because of a dangerous sinkhole.
JRA spokesperson Zoleka Jika said that the entity was aware of these issues. “The 12th Avenue bridge issue has been transferred to the department of infrastructure development for quotes regarding its repair,” said Jika.
She explained that in February, the executive mayor launched the ‘War on potholes’ in various regions across the city. “Various areas were targeted on Wednesdays for pothole repairs,” she said.
However, during the lockdown period, JRA will only be conducting emergency work. “We will continue where we left off when the lockdown is over,” she added.
Jika said that JRA will be live on Twitter during the lockdown and some depots will have emergency teams ready during the lockdown.
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