“It’s not safe, that corner is meant for people to walk on,” said Megan McLean, a concerned Douglasdale resident. “There are children walking home from various schools in the area. If someone trips over and falls into it, it could put their lives in danger.”
Spokesperson for Joburg Roads Agency (JRA), Bertha Peters-Scheepers confirmed that the agency inspected the corner on 26 March and established that the manhole belonged to Telkom who were currently doing maintenance on the site.
“The JRA inspector has instructed them to close the cover after working hours to ensure the safety of pedestrians,” Peters-Scheepers concluded.
Do you know of any other open manholes in Fourways that could pose a danger? Email Fourways Review at fourwaysr@caxton.co.za and let us know.
