The work to resolve the traffic light problem in Greenstone is an ongoing process.
Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) personnel were out at the Greenstone intersection on March 10, repairing the traffic lights that have frustrated motorists over the last few weeks. Motorists who use the Greenstone intersection have been left frustrated on numerous occasions because of the faulty traffic lights.
Motorists and residents expressed relief after the JRA dispatched teams to address the traffic light problem at the intersection.
On February 17, the NEWS reported that Greenstone residents were angry over traffic light problems at that particular intersection.
One worried resident, Ms Pam Hadden, said she had raised her concerns with the JRA in the past but nothing was done to resolve the matter. She said the problem has become so bad that she was worried that one of these days a serious accident was going to happen at the intersection.
Ms Hadden said, “It is a difficult intersection for traffic control and on top of it, many motorists don’t care. That is why we need sign posting, such as a sign saying turn right on the flashing arrow only. There have been numerous accidents at this intersection and in this area we have three big retirement villages under the Rand Aid roof. The oldies use this intersection on a daily basis. One day I do not want one of us killed because a motorist just ignored the red light, which they do at every traffic light change.”
At the time, Ms Bertha Peters-Scheepers, Ops Manager: Marketing and Communications for the JRA, said the department encourages feedback from the community. “Our JRA traffic engineers and traffic signal depot team have considered the residents’ suggestions. They will go on-site to determine the best course of action as well as implementation time-frames. The JRA is committed to providing quality roads that are accessible, safe and liveable for our communities.”
On March 10, Ms Peters-Scheepers said a team of JRA technicians was replacing a vandalised head and faulty cables. She said this is part of their ongoing traffic signal maintenance.
