JRA update on Lilian Ngoyi Street Rehabilitation

by | Jul 25, 2024 | News

MEDIA RELEASE

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) acknowledges the public’s concerns regarding the progress of the rehabilitation project on Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly Bree Street) in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD). To address these concerns, the Entity is taking swift action to rectify the issues causing the project’s delays.

The rehabilitation project, which began in January 2024, aims to restore the road and critical infrastructure following a gas explosion in July 2023. The project is divided into two phases, with the first phase expected to be completed in December 2024.

Despite previous interventions, the appointed contractor has had challenges meeting their contractual obligations. As a result, the JRA has issued a formal notice of intent to terminate the contract if the contractor does not rectify the situation.

This notice period, in accordance with the General Conditions of Contract (2015), Clause 9.2, commenced on the 23rd of July 2024 and allows the contractor 14 days to respond and rectify the default.

The Entity remains committed to delivering safe, accessible roads, and infrastructure to the public. We will ensure the project is completed to satisfactory standards and will provide further updates on the project’s recommencement and projected timelines once the contractor has responded to the notice.

During this process, continuous engagements with all impacted Stakeholders will take place in order to provide updates and reassurance on progress. JRA appreciates the cooperation and patience of residents, road users, and businesses in Wards 59, 60, and 124 and request their continued understanding during this period.


About the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA)
The JRA is a City-owned agency responsible for the maintenance, repair and development of Johannesburg’s road network and storm water infrastructure, including bridges and culverts, traffic signals and signage. The organisation is committed to providing quality roads that are accessible, safe and liveable for our communities. Stay in touch with JRA via 0860 562 874/ hotline@jra.org.za / X (formerly Twitter) @MyJra /Facebook: Johannesburg Roads Agency so that we may be of service.


Issued by:
Public Relations & Stakeholder Engagement Department
Johannesburg Roads Agency
Media Enquiries:
Bertha Peters-Scheepers
Tel: 011 298 5171 / 079 510 4186
Email: bscheepers@jra.org.za / mediaqueries@jra.org.za

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Bree Street Road Closures

Bree Street Road Closures

by | Jul 20, 2023 | News

Motorists are advised that Lilian Ngoyi (Bree) Street in the Johannesburg CBD is closed off to traffic between Pixley Ka Seme (Sauer) and Von Weilligh Street. All the streets crossing Lilian Ngoyi Street between Rahima Moosa and Plein Street, such as Simmonds Street, Harrison Street, Loveday Street, Rissik Street, Joubert Street, Eloff Street and Von Brandis Street are also closed.

This is following the explosion incident which occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 July 2023, and left Lilian Ngoyi Street inaccessible to vehicular traffic.

Law enforcement officials from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) have been deployed to cordon off the scene and ensure the safety of all and to divert traffic on the affected routes.

A contraflow traffic management system will be in place on Rahima Moosa Street between 06h00 and 14h00 where vehicles coming from Pixley Ka Seme Street will turn right onto
Rahima Moosa Street and proceed East towards Von Weilligh Street for vehicles going to the MTN Taxi Rank.

From 14h00 the conversion of the traffic will flow from East to West on Rahima Moosa Street to allow vehicles from the MTN Rank to exit the CBD.

The road closures will remain in place while specialists assess the extent of the damage and for the rehabilitation of the roadway.

Motorists are urged to be patient and to acquaint themselves with the traffic management plan for the duration of the road closures and to use Rahima Moosa Street, Plein Street,
Pritchard Street, Helen Joseph Street, Albertina Sisulu Road and Commissioner Street as alternative routes.

Issued by Xolani Fihla
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department Communications Unit

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