Heavy rains have been pouring over the City of Joburg since last week. Yesterday morning the City experienced more rains and some areas around the city were flooded.
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is appealing to residents to adhere to road closures as these are in place to ensure the safety of our communities. Residents are also cautioned to take extra care when using our roads, avoid low lying bridges and to please note the latest update of flooded areas:
• Elias Motsoaledi Road and Main Street Dobsonville the road is flooded
• Mahalifele Drive in Dube – Low lying Bridge the road is flooded.
• Reverend Modise road the intersection of Forbes, Meadowlands the road is flooded. Large volumes of water coming from the upper street area pouring on to the lower end covering the center median and sidewalks.
• Mtipa Street in Orlando West the road is flooded
• Kalinde Street in Chiawelo – recurring flooding
• Sifuba Street- Dobsonville. the road is flooded
• Van Onsellen Road in Meadowlands Recurring flooding
• Green Village – behind Klipvalley primary school- the road is flooded
• Opp.BRT Klipvalley Road CNR Chris Hani Road the road is flooded
• Klip- Valley Road and BRT route the road is flooded
• Opp. Open space Masupha Street/between Ballenden Street/Adams Orlando East the road is flooded.
• OppositeTotal Garage Modjadji Street Pimville the road is flooded
• pp.Musi high School Modjadji Street in Pimville the road is flooded
• 2270 Dippenaar Street from Baragwanath Rd Blocked Pipe Diepkloof zone 2.- the road is flooded
• Opp. Grace Bible Church and Maponya Mall. On Mohlatswa Street in Pimville the road is flooded
• Kinini Street-at Mofolo Central – the road is flooded – Low lying Bridge
• Mila Street- Orlando west – the road is flooded – Low lying Bridge
• Vilakazi Street Mofolo Park – the road is flooded – Low lying Bridge
• Armitage street Orlando west – the road is flooded – Low lying Bridge
• Mlambo Street Meadowlands zone5 – the road is flooded – Low lying Bridge.
• Vundla Street/Lefatole Street Moroka – the road is flooded – Low lying Br
• Cnr. Mohajane Street/Steve Kgame Street the road is flooded.
• Opp. 8427 Inyanda Street Protea Glen Ext 11 the road is flooded
Region B
• Banfield Road flooded in Industria North. Road is closed.
• Bunsen Road is flooded in Industria West. Road is closed.
• Bryanston at corner Peter Place and Braam Fischer. There is significant damage to the road surface.
Region E
• At Douglasdale the road surface under the bridge was washed away by floods.
Engage in Active Citizenry
The JRA is encouraging citizens to be active and to take ownership of their streets and storm-water drainage systems. Potholes, damaged or missing road signs and faulty traffic lights must be reported immediately.
Residents are reminded to refrain from dumping litter into the storm water system and drains, thereby helping the JRA to keep the storm water areas clear. Water cannot flow away freely when drains are blocked.
In the event of a flash flood, or where residents are at risk, it is advisable to immediately evacuate the area and seek a place of safety. Please report all Flash Floods related incidents to the JMPD or SAPS, on the City of Johannesburg’s call centre number: 0860JOBURG (562874).
