Residents of Glen Austin are finally seeing improvements on Belvedere Road after the road was resurfaced by the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) late last year.
Once considered one of the neighbourhood’s most damaged and hazardous routes, Belvedere Road has been transformed following resurfacing work carried out by the agency.
JRA milled the worn-out road surface and replaced it with a new layer of asphalt, significantly improving driving conditions for motorists.
The road was also featured in discussions during the launch of Operation Restore in Ivory Park in mid-February, where the city confirmed that Belvedere Road had again been included in its maintenance programme.
During the event, Kenny Kunene, the MMC for Transport, emphasised the importance of ongoing road maintenance and warned that water remains one of the biggest threats to road infrastructure.
“Water is the enemy of roads,” Kunene said, explaining that constant water flow weakens road surfaces and contributes to the formation of potholes.
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As a result, water can still be seen running along sections of Belvedere, raising issues that could eventually affect the new surface if not addressed. Despite this concern, motorists travelling along Belvedere Road are now able to drive smoothly without worrying about damaging their vehicles.
The repairs come after years of advocacy by residents and community organisations, including the Glen Austin Residents Association and the Glen Austin Conservancy.
Both organisations had repeatedly raised concerns about neglected infrastructure in the area, pointing to persistent potholes, deteriorating roads and inadequate stormwater management.
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