Pothole debris lingers on 10th Road in Kew as new pothole appears
Two weeks after repairs, debris from pothole work remains on the roadside and a new pothole has already formed, in the same spot.
Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) completed repairs of a series of potholes along 10th Road in Kew on July 11, but residents say the job was left incomplete with heaps of repair debris still lining the road more than two weeks later.
Now, to make matters worse, a new pothole has appeared in the exact same spot, less than a month since repairs were done, raising questions about the durability of the original repair.
Local resident Thandi Nkosi said they have been waiting for the agency to return and clear the leftover gravel, tar chunks, and broken asphalt. The delay has caused, not only inconvenience, but also potential safety risks for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles navigating the street. “We appreciate the initial repairs, but the debris is becoming dangerous. It looks like the job was only half-done. The road is messy, and the new pothole shows that the fix didn’t last long. If you swerve to avoid it, you’re in the oncoming lane.
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“If a repaired road develops a new pothole in less than three weeks, something’s been done wrong. Does JRA even inspect these repairs afterward? Who’s held accountable when problems reappear this quickly?”
Sandton Chronicle reached out to JRA for a comment, and updates will be provided once they become available.
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