JRA: Outstanding potholes to be repaired soon
Residents welcomed the work that has been done so far, but questions about when all roads will be fully repaired remain.
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has responded to questions about road repairs in Laser Park following recent maintenance on Printech Avenue.
The street’s potholes were repaired between March 18 and 19, and according to the JRA, the delay in addressing potholes reported in 2025 was due to its systematic scheduling process.
“All reported road defects are included in a list and attended to in order, unless they pose a danger to road users or residents. If the number of requests is high, it will take longer for repairs to be attended to, which can result in perceived delays,” said JRA’s head of regional operations, Khayalethu Gqibitole.
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He explained that some potholes were left unrepaired during the recent maintenance because road repairs are a work in progress. Factors such as bad weather and limited staff can sometimes force teams to pause work. JRA clarified that as long as not all potholes are fixed, repairs in an area are not considered complete.
The agency also explained that the time it takes to complete repairs depends on the extent and severity of the road defects. Less severe damage can be repaired quickly, while larger areas requiring more labour and resources will take longer. JRA said its Region C teams are working to complete repairs as quickly as possible while ensuring quality.
Gqibitole emphasised that road maintenance in Laser Park is underway and that Region C officials have met with Laser Park Business Association representatives, who have advised that they are happy that work has started.
“As soon as the weather is favourable and it presents a workable environment, maintenance work to address the outstanding defects will commence,” he said.
He also noted that ongoing measures are being implemented to prioritise hazardous road defects and prevent recurring damage in the future. Many roads in the area remain in poor condition, and residents are continuing to raise concerns about safety and accessibility as they await further works to be completed.
