Johannesburg Roads Agency
Department overview
Formed1 January 2001
JurisdictionGovernment of Gauteng
Websitewww.jra.org.za

The Johannesburg Roads Agency is a department of the Government of Gauteng. JRA began on business on 1 January 2001 with the City of Johannesburg being the main shareholder.[1] The JRA's plans, designs, constructs, operates, controls, rehabilitates and maintains the roads and stormwater infrastructure in Johannesburg.[2][3] This Extends to constructing and maintaining of bridges, culverts, traffic Lights, pathways, road signs and markings.[4][5]

Background

Facilities

Asphalt Plant

The JRA operates and manages an asphalt plant in Johannesburg.[6][7] The plant opened due to a shortage in asphalt and the ongoing problem of potholes in Johannesburg.[8][9] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the plant shut down temporarily and reopened April 2021.[10][11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Johannesburg Roads Agency - Home". www.jra.org.za. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  2. ^ "'City of Joburg in total disrepair, service delivery is non-existent'". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  3. ^ Staff Writer. "5 important things happening in South Africa today". Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Johannesburg Roads Agency - About us". www.jra.org.za. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) Vacancies". www.govpage.co.za. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  6. ^ "JRA Asphalt Plant finally reopens". Roodepoort Record. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  7. ^ "JRA responds to asphalt production concerns". Northcliff Melville Times. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Residents urged to hold JRA to account". Sandton Chronicle. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  9. ^ "JRA does not have bolts that hold road guardrails together to protect motorists, pedestrians". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  10. ^ "JRA Asphalt Plant finally reopens". Roodepoort Record. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  11. ^ Burger, Schalk. "JRA asphalt plant resumes operation". www.engineeringnews.co.za. Retrieved 30 July 2021.

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