JRA makes good on its promise
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has kept its word and fixed a very large pothole when the rain stopped.
The non-stop rainfall in Gauteng in the past weeks was, according to the JRA, the number one reason for many potholes being left unattended.
In February, motorist Tessa Posen had reported a section of road on the corners of Central and Second avenues in Illovo, to the JRA after it incurred damage due to a water-pipe burst.
Possen later complained to the Gazette saying that after a month of reporting the pothole it had not been fixed and the pothole posed as a danger to drivers.
“In order to avoid damaging our cars we are now forced to go around the circle on the right side of it, which is very dangerous as this is into oncoming traffic,” she said.
Roads agency spokesperson Bertha Peters-Scheepers had said potholes could not be fixed during the wet weather.
“Potholes expand quicker when it rains and repairs are significantly compromised if carried out when roads are not dry,” she said.
However, Peters-Scheepers insisted that potholes would be repaired as soon as the weather permitted.
On March 23, Possen confirmed to the Gazette that the pothole which she had complained of had been fixed.
“Thank you to the Rosebank Killarney Gazette for referring my complaint about the very large pothole to the JRA,” said Possen.
“Within a week of writing to you this pothole was fixed. I really appreciate your help.”
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