Gauteng government department
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| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 1 January 2001 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Gauteng |
| Website | www |
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. The JRA's plans, designs, constructs, operates, controls, rehabilitates and maintains the roads and stormwater infrastructure in Johannesburg. This Extends to constructing and maintaining of bridges, culverts, traffic Lights, pathways, road signs and markings.
Background
Facilities
Asphalt Plant
The JRA operates and manages an asphalt plant in Johannesburg. The plant opened due to a shortage in asphalt and the ongoing problem of potholes in Johannesburg. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the plant shut down temporarily and reopened in April 2021.
See also
- Government of Gauteng
- Department of Transport (South Africa)
- Department of Public Works (South Africa)
- SANRAL
- Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport
References
- "Johannesburg Roads Agency - Home". www.jra.org.za. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- "'City of Joburg in total disrepair, service delivery is non-existent'". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- Staff Writer. "5 important things happening in South Africa today". Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- "Johannesburg Roads Agency - About us". www.jra.org.za. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- "Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) Vacancies". www.govpage.co.za. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- "JRA Asphalt Plant finally reopens". Roodepoort Record. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- "JRA responds to asphalt production concerns". Northcliff Melville Times. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- "Residents urged to hold JRA to account". Sandton Chronicle. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- "JRA does not have bolts that hold road guardrails together to protect motorists, pedestrians". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- "JRA Asphalt Plant finally reopens". Roodepoort Record. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- Burger, Schalk. "JRA asphalt plant resumes operation". www.engineeringnews.co.za. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
