Hyde Park sees real progress in War on Potholes
Read more: Bumpy ride on 9th Road, even though potholes were repaired
Accompanied by the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) team and Ward 90 councillor Martin Williams, Morero reaffirmed the city's commitment to improving roads and restoring essential services across all regions.
Launched on July 10, the War on Potholes initiative targets pothole repairs and road resurfacing, starting in Ward 90 and expanding to all 135 wards across Johannesburg within the current financial year.
The campaign forms part of Morero's broader promise to prioritise infrastructure, improve mobility, and restore dignity in line with his 2025 State of the City Address. 'We are here in Hyde Park, once again in Ward 90. We made a commitment that we will be dealing with all the potholes, where possible. We'll do resurfacing and restoring storm water systems. So, we're here to assess the progress that we've made.
'The city is at work, and will continue to restore the roads, storm water systems, and traffic lights in your areas. I hope it will be better for the residents, and they will have better roads.'
The inspection revealed significant resurfacing progress in Hyde Park and surrounding areas of Region B, with storm water restoration and road patching still underway.
Morero's visit was met with appreciation from Williams. 'We're very grateful for the progress made since your last visit. This is an interim inspection and it's going very, very well. We've seen quite a bit of resurfacing and pothole work. This particular area [corner of Christopherson Road and Hurlingham Road] is mainly a storm water repair site, and it's still underway, but we're very satisfied so far.
'We're very happy for the attention that's finally being shown to Region B. We needed a lot done and now it's being done.'
@caxtonjoburgnorth Just weeks after launching the City's innovative War on Potholes initiative, Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero returns to Ward 90 in Hyde Park to assess the tangible outcomes of this important infrastructure project, with repairs of storm water drains and road resurfacing underway at the intersection of Christopherson Road and Hurlingham Road. #Ward90 #Sandton
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Morero added: 'The War on Potholes is being hailed as a key step towards making Johannesburg a safer, more accessible city for all, aiming to reduce road hazards, enhance daily commuting, and renew public confidence in local governance.'
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