Johannesburg Roads Agency is aware of the Koorsboom Street challenges
JRA technical teams are continuing to assess the affected Koorsboom Street in collaboration with relevant municipal stakeholders in order to find a cure for the ail.
Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is aware of ongoing road and underground water issues on Koorsboom Street in Randpark Ridge.
The road is damaged, with tar cracking and lifting up.
Sinkholes and potholes are covering the road, with water constantly running down the street into resident properties.
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JRA acting head of regional operations Mpho Maruping explained that the issue, which residents indicate has been ongoing since approximately 2021/22, has resulted in recurring potholes, localised road surface failures, water entering the road structure, known as water ingress, and signs of pavement instability.
“The continuous presence of groundwater has contributed to ground pumping conditions affecting nearby residential properties. JRA has previously undertaken interventions in an effort to mitigate the problem. However, due to the complexity of the groundwater infiltration, the failures have continued to recur.”
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He added that JRA technical teams are continuing to assess the affected area, in collaboration with relevant municipal stakeholders, to determine the root cause of the subsurface water ingress, which will inform the remedial action.
“JRA is mandated to work within the road reserve, and therefore doesn’t work on any private property.
The area is also on a wetland belt. Public safety remains our priority, and residents and motorists are advised to exercise caution when travelling through the affected area.”
The entity is currently focusing on:
- Monitoring and ensuring that the affected sections of the roadway are safe,
- Conducting further technical investigations,
- Identifying the source of subsurface water, and
- Developing an appropriate long-term rehabilitation solution.
JRA remains committed to implementing sustainable corrective measures to restore the affected infrastructure and minimise further impact on the community.
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