Modderfontein road closure continues for vital bridge rehabilitation

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24-01-2024
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​The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announced that the Modderfontein Road bridge will remain closed until the completion of rehabilitation works on the northern carriageway. In the interim, the southern carriageway remains open to accommodate counterflow traffic. Modderfontein Road is a major arterial road that links Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni and experiences high traffic volumes during peak times. Rehabilitation works are being undertaken to widen the culvert along the stream to prevent the overtopping of the Jukskei river onto the bridge deck and ensure the overall structural integrity of the bridge.

​The rehabilitation project is being undertaken into two phases to reduce the impact to traffic, with the first phase – comprising remedial works on the southern carriageway – completed in July 2023.

The entity has expressed concern over the illegal removal of road closure barriers on the northern carriageway, which is in contravention of section 57 (12) of the National Road Traffic Act.

“The JRA has noted with great concern, the illegal removal of road closure barriers on the northern carriageway aimed at safeguarding road users. The public is strongly urged to refrain from tampering with the barriers and entering the construction site,” says Bertha Peters-Scheepers, spokesperson for the entity.

Peters-Scheepers says the safety measures are in place to protect everyone by indicating potential hazards, lane or road closures, and changes in traffic flow.

By removing or ignoring these signs, motorists risk accidents and collisions, injury to construction workers, increase traffic congestion and legal consequences, warns Peters-Scheepers.

She urges motorists to exercise caution and patience when travelling on Modderfontein Road, as well as to adhere to all road signage place ahead of the construction site.

“The JRA will provide progress updates in due course on the second phase of the project earmarked to be undertaken in the 2023/24 financial year.”