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Alexandra's London Road features on JRA's city-wide resurfacing programme
Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) revealed that London Road in Alexandra is one of the roads included in their city-wide resurfacing programme.
On June 17, the agency announced the city's capital injection of R2.8b over the next three years, with a budget of R912.81m allocated for the current financial year, which will be used for the agency's programmes in the 2025/26 fiscal year.
One of the key programmes which the agency said Alexandra will benefit from, is the road network upgrades which will see road reconstruction and rehabilitation being prioritised.
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'This includes upgrading high-traffic corridors that link townships to major economic centres, aiming to ease congestion and enhance connectivity. The city-wide resurfacing programme goes beyond pothole repair and patching and is backed by a R149m investment for the 2025/26 financial year,' read a JRA statement.
The programme will include numerous roads in Ward 17, linking Kliptown to Eldorado Park, Ward 80, Lord Khanyisile Road, and London Road in Alexandra.
Other projects the agency will carry out across the city for the current fiscal year include storm water infrastructure expansion, bridge rehabilitation, traffic signal upgrades and refurbishments, new road construction, and gravel road upgrades.
JRA CEO Zweli Nyathi expressed gratitude for the city's commitment, noting that: 'Every rand allocated will be utilised efficiently and effectively to make a tangible difference in the lives of Johannesburg residents and road users.'
Transport MMC Kenny Kunene revealed that the city has a road infrastructure backlog of R276b. Despite the budget shortfall, he said the capital injection of R2.8b provides them with essential resources to continue their work.
The statement continued: 'We appreciate the support and will strive to maximise the impact of these funds on maintaining and developing a safe and efficient road network for all.'
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