Residents are advised of the temporary road closures in Alexandra, due to the Watt Street Interchange project, which has been scheduled to begin in this month of July 2018.
This comes as the Johannesburg Development Agency, on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, commences with the construction of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.
The most affected stakeholders are along the Wynberg Precinct, as a result of the road closing along the M11 Pretoria Main Road, from Arkwright Avenue to Thora Crescent Avenue.
To minimise the impact caused to the public, road users and pedestrians are urged to please be aware that traffic diversions will take place in this area from Thursday, 5 July 2018, with an anticipated construction period of 18 months.
The construction, which is estimated to cost approximately R260-million, will include the demolishing of the existing bridge and the interchange at Watt Street; the construction of the new east-west link from Rautenbach Avenue to Watt Street, with an upgrade intersection on Pretoria Main Road; the construction of new BRT lanes and station.
Watt Street Interchange forms part of the Rea Vaya BRT System Phase 1C, which includes the Section 8 trunk route from Sandton to Alexandra along Rivonia and Katherine Drives, and the Section 15 trunk route from Parktown in Johannesburg to Alexandra along Louis Botha Avenue.
This project falls within the City’s priority to deliver quality services to residents and addressing infrastructure challenges and public transport shortfalls. It also seeks to address the need for clean, inclusive and safe communities
The City is confident that, through the project, residents along Pretoria Main Road and adjacent areas will have a safe commuting environment, less congestion, as well as a healthy lifestyle.
The JDA continues to implement projects that connect people with opportunities to live, work, play, learn and provide an overall improvement of the quality of life.
The safety of the travelling public, and all affected parties, remains the utmost importance to the City of Johannesburg.
Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Media queries:
Poppy Louw
Stakeholder Manager
Office of the MMC: Development Planning
Tel: 011 407 6695 | Cell: 081 235 4999 | E-mail: poppyl@joburg.org.za
