Slow progress is being made on North Street’s sunken road in Melrose
The next step in repairing the sunken road in Melrose North includes JRA
Melrose North’s sinking road may take time to be repaired, but Johannesburg Water has repaired the two water pipes that burst last week.
Read more: Two pipes burst on sinking North Street in Melrose North
A reporter visited the site with Ward 74 councillor, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, on January 27, where the councillor said she was happy to see some progress made on the busy road.
@caxtonjoburgnorth Ward 74 councillor Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku on North Street. Video: Asanda Matlhare #Ward74 #Rosebank ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North
“Johannesburg Roads Agency said they cannot fix the road until the leak is fixed, so now, we will wait for communication from them as to when they will start. There are other pressing issues JRA must attend to, such as the sinking road, which has to be made level and usable for the cars.”
Also read: JRA implemented temporary measures on delayed sinkhole repair on Oxford and Cotswold roads
The publication has reached out to the JRA and will update the article with their response.
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