Johannesburg North motorists urged to drive with care during storms

As the rainy season continues, JRA has encouraged motorists to make safety their top priority when driving in the rain.

The JRA has provided some tips to ensure that members of the public are as safe as possible while driving during storms. Photo: Pixabay

With Joburg being in the middle of storm season, and facing massive storms on a near-weekly basis, the Johannesburg Roads Agency has pleaded with motorists to drive cautiously and to avoid flooded areas.

JRA urges the public to:

Drive cautiously and avoid flooded areas.
Report any road damage or blockages immediately.
Stay informed about weather warnings and advisories.
Regional standby teams are constantly monitoring and responding to any flooding emergencies, and the public is encouraged to contact the depot closest to them:

JRA Emergency contact numbers

Region A

Areas: Midrand, Ivory Park, Diepsloot and Fourways

Contact: 0832209956

Region B

Areas: Rosebank, Northcliff, Newlands, Melville and Emmarentia

Contact: 0825614932

Region E

Areas: Sandton, Alexandra, Houghton and Wynburg

Contact: 0825614678

Stay in touch with JRA via 0860 562 874/ hotline@jra.org.za /X @MyJra /Facebook: Johannesburg Roads Agency.

JRA works closely with emergency services and other city entities, including Public Safety, Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), Emergency Management Services (EMS) and Disaster Management, Johannesburg Water, Joburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), and Environmental Infrastructure Services Department (EISD).