Fresh potholes reopen at 4th Avenue and 10th Road in Kew, four months after repairs
Just four months after Johannesburg Roads Agency repairs, new and worsening potholes have emerged at the corner of 4th Avenue and 10th Road in Kew, raising safety concerns for daily commuters.
Four months after the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) carried out pothole repairs along 10th Road in Kew in July, motorists are once again grappling with deteriorating road conditions, this time at the busy intersection of 4th Avenue and 10th Road.
Residents said a cluster of new, deep potholes has formed along 4th Avenue, including at the intersection itself, creating hazardous driving conditions and undoing the work completed earlier this year.
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The damage appears to be spreading rapidly, with loose gravel, broken asphalt, and standing water now visible along the road.
Daily road user Siyabonga Lubisi, who travels along 4th Avenue every morning on his way to work, said the road has become increasingly dangerous.
“I drive this road every day, and it keeps getting worse. You have to slow down suddenly or swerve to avoid the potholes, which is risky, especially during peak traffic. Now that it’s the festive season, there are more cars on the road, and accidents are waiting to happen if this isn’t fixed soon,” he said.
Lubisi added that the recurring damage raises concerns about the quality and longevity of road repairs carried out in the area.
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“It feels like temporary patchwork instead of proper repairs. Four months later, we’re back to square one. Some of these potholes are deep enough to damage tyres or suspension.”
The intersection is frequently used by residents, delivery vehicles, and public transport, making the deteriorating road surface a growing concern for both safety and traffic flow.
With increased movement during the festive season, residents fear the situation could worsen if left unattended.
Community members are once again calling on JRA to urgently assess the site, carry out durable repairs, and ensure proper post-repair inspections to prevent recurring failures.
Ward 81 councillor Joanne Horwitz said residents are angry about road repairs that fail within weeks because of substandard materials and shoddy work.
“At the same time, we’re told the entire roads maintenance budget has been spent on G20 projects, leaving no funding for basic repairs until July 2026.
That means dangerous, deteriorating roads for ordinary communities, while Residents continue paying rates and levies. Infrastructure spending should deliver durable roads and equal service across the city—not short-term priorities or vanity projects that leave most residents behind.”
The Sandton Chronicle reached out to JRA for a comment on December 29. Updates will be provided once they become available.
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