JRA confirms Fourways Gardens roadworks, but denies R3m cost claim

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31-03-2026
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Residents of Fourways Gardens can expect long-awaited repairs to Chorisia Lane and Celtis Crescent, as the JRA confirms urgent work to fix groundwater-related road damage while addressing cost concerns and promising ongoing updates throughout the project.

Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) said it will proceed with critical repairs on Chorisia Lane and Celtis Crescent in Fourways Gardens Estate.

Work is scheduled to begin in May, following concerns raised by residents over the condition of the road. The project was supposed to start on March 16. However, it got postponed by the roads agency.

The matter, which falls under the oversight of JRA regional operations head Khayalethu Gqibitole, has drawn attention after reports suggested the project could cost around R3m.

JRA, however, has distanced itself from the figure. “Johannesburg Roads Agency is not aware of the stated estimated cost of approximately R3m for the repair,” said Gqibitole. “At this stage, we are unable to confirm this figure, or provide a cost breakdown, as it does not originate from JRA records or assessments.”

The planned repairs follow an on-site assessment conducted on March 6, which confirmed that the road is in urgent need of attention.

“The current condition of the road has been confirmed as requiring urgent intervention due to groundwater ingress that has led to the structural collapse of the road pavement structure.”

To address the issue, Gqibitole said the repair work will go beyond surface-level fixes, focusing on the root cause of the damage. “The repair works will include the introduction of a permeable layer within the road structure.

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“This layer is designed to facilitate the drainage of groundwater, thereby reducing moisture build-up within the pavement layers.”

The intervention is also expected to strengthen the road and reduce the likelihood of future damage.

While the repairs are considered urgent, Gqibitole said they opted to delay the start of construction to May to avoid weather-related disruptions that could impact the quality of the work.

He added that the project is being managed under limited operational budget constraints, which Gqibitole said are already affecting other maintenance work. “JRA is committed to keeping residents informed throughout the project.

“Regular updates will be provided at key stages, including commencement, progress milestones, and any potential delays that may arise.”