Khyber Rock Road gets temporary fix as JRA responds to long-standing complaints
More than 18 months of road damage at Althea Avenue & Lincoln Street in Sandton sees interim repair after pressure from residents and local councillors.
Following ongoing community pressure and months of deterioration, Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) conducted interim road repairs at the intersection of Althea Avenue and Lincoln Street on July 28.
The maintenance involved skin patching, a short-term measure aimed at addressing significant surface damage caused by prolonged neglect.
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According to Ward 106 councillor Chris Santana, the condition of the intersection had worsened steadily over the past year and a half, due to a lack of preventative road maintenance, resulting in severe cracking and persistent potholes. “The road was in a clear state of disrepair. There were visible signs of wear and tear that had built up over many months: potholes, cracking, and a degraded surface. It was no longer safe or sustainable.”
Santana confirmed that residents and motorists had lodged multiple complaints, with concerns passed on to JRA through both the Ward 106 committee and the assigned urban inspector.
“There’s been consistent communication from the community. Our team has been escalating those complaints to JRA repeatedly. The skin patching is appreciated, but let’s be honest, it’s a temporary fix.”
The intersection has seen increased traffic volume in recent years, further stressing a road network that has not benefited from scheduled preventative maintenance.
Santana emphasised the need for a more structured, long-term solution, especially in light of traffic pattern changes in the area. “We continue to ask JRA for a preventative maintenance schedule, something we can use to track and hold them accountable, but we’re yet to receive anything concrete. Ultimately, skin patching will only go so far. This intersection will likely need full reconstruction before resurfacing can be viable.”
Sandton Chronicle have reached out to JRA for a comment, and updates will be provided once available.
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