Relief for Broadacres as repairs begin to transform intersection

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03-07-2025
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Once a pothole-ridden mess that left cars damaged and traffic disrupted, the intersection at Richard and Bushwillow roads is finally getting the attention it needs.

After months of frustration, damage, and delays, long-awaited repairs at the corner of Richard and Bushwillow roads are finally making visible progress, much to the relief of Broadacres residents and motorists.

What was once described as a disastrous stretch of road is now beginning to show signs of recovery, thanks to ongoing efforts by Ward 94 councillor David Foley, who was constantly calling on Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) to fix it, with the support of Johannesburg Water (JW).According to Foley, the intersection has been a major concern for quite some time, plagued by deep potholes, suspected underground water issues, pipe leaks, and repeated delays to repairs due to the previous wet weather.

“This intersection has been an absolute disaster for a while,” Foley said in an on-site update on July 1. “The JRA team was back again, laying more tar. It’s now a lot more drivable.”

Previously, the road was in such poor condition that a truck got stuck in one of the potholes and had to be pulled out.

Other vehicles weren’t spared either, with one bumper even left behind as a reminder of how bad things got.

“With all the rain we were having, and the question of whether the leaks were due to groundwater or burst pipes, there were major delays,” said Foley. “Tests had to be done to confirm the source. They confirmed that it was a pipe leak that JW needed to fix before JRA could repair the potholes, and they did.”

Despite the setbacks, real progress is now being made. The second layer of tar has been applied in key areas, and the road is already much more navigable.

“There’s still some curbing that needs to be done and one final layer of tar to go down. I’ve also asked the team to prioritise a few potholes on the Bushwillow side that are still making it tricky to enter the traffic circle.”

Foley assured residents that the remaining work is being monitored closely and updates will continue as the final phases of the project wrap up.