No change to infamous intersection
JRA responds to numerous accidents at the crossing between Ham Street and Generaal Pienaar Avenue.
Over the last three months the Record reported on numerous accidents that have taken place at the intersection between Ham Street and Generaal Pienaar Avenue.
The last one occurred on May 3 between a Toyota Corolla and a Mercedes-Benz.
Also read: Accident at Generaal Pienaar avenue and Ham street crossing
On May 10, the Record received a response from Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) in which they stated: “JRA Traffic Engineers conducted traffic counts at the intersection of Generaal Pienaar Avenue and Ham Street on 2 May 2023.
Also read: JRA responds to General Pienaar and Ham Street accidents concerns
“Traffic numbers at the intersection still did not warrant the intersection’s conversion into a multi-way stop. We request motorists to adhere to traffic rules and so ensure the safety of all road users.”
