Reinstatements on Blairgowrie roads are still standing open, frustrating residents, months after Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) attended and patched a few of them.

The holes were the result of Johannesburg Water leak repairs. Although JRA carried out some of the work in October, to reinstate the roads, the entity did not patch all the holes, promising to come back and complete the work. Weeks have passed now, and JRA has not returned.

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The holes left continue to pose safety concerns for residents, as they fill with water and create mud when it rains. Motorists are forced to drive in the oncoming lane to avoid them.

Blairgowrie Community Association chairperson Harold Fleishman explained that it’s been months since the roads were left in this condition. “It’s hard to drive here. When it rains, it becomes muddy and hard to see, as the area is not barricaded or taped off.”

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He added that he doesn’t think JRA had enough tar to cover the other reinstatements, and that led to the unfinished work. “Ward 102 councillor Lucinda Harman escalated the issue, and they promised to return by the end of the week, but they haven’t shown up. It is unacceptable that we have to beg them to do their jobs.”

The holes include one at the corner of Bend Street and Mackay Avenue, another at the corner of Gordon and Mackay avenues, as well as one up on Barkston Drive, all remnants of Johannesburg Water pipe leak repairs. They all remain untouched, and it remains unclear when they will be attended to.

JRA was sent questions about the issue. Their response will be published once it is made available.

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