Motorists and residents, frustrated by the deteriorating condition of 1st Avenue in Kew, may soon see improvements.

Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has confirmed that pothole repairs are scheduled for later this month.

The update follows concerns raised by residents over a stretch of road riddled with potholes, with some residents attempting to fill the holes with rocks and rubble, in an effort to make the road safer for motorists.

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According to Ward 81 councillor Joanne Horwitz, potholes remain a widespread concern in Kew and surrounding areas.

Responding to questions from this publication, acting head of department for regional operations Mpho Maruping said JRA is aware of the condition of the road, and has already developed a plan to address the damage.

“JRA has conducted an assessment on 1st Avenue, and a plan has been developed to repair the damaged section of this road.”

He added that the agency continuously assesses road infrastructure to determine the appropriate remedial measures required.

Maruping said JRA recently received a service request regarding the road, which was subsequently inspected and scheduled for intervention.

“Most of the roads in Kew have reached their design life span and require rehabilitation, and a constant flow of grey water affects the integrity of the roads as well. The potholes are scheduled for the week of June 22 to 26 for repairs.”

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He pointed out that the repairs will be undertaken by the Region E maintenance depot, as part of its routine maintenance programme.

Maruping said JRA continues to carry out road and storm water maintenance works in Kew and surrounding areas through a structured maintenance programme aimed at systematically addressing identified defects.

He explained that road repairs across Johannesburg are prioritised through visual condition assessments, routine inspections, and service requests logged by residents.

Preventative maintenance measures, including pothole repairs, crack sealing, and road resurfacing, form part of the agency’s broader road preservation strategy.

Residents concerned about road-related defects are encouraged to report issues directly to JRA through its available reporting platforms.

Maruping added that motorists whose vehicles have been damaged by road defects may submit claims to the agency using forms available on the JRA website.

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