JRA confident in August deadline for Lilian Ngoyi Street repairs

By Levy Masiteng

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has confirmed that the first phase of the rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi Street, formerly Bree Street, is progressing well and remains on track for completion by the end of August 2025.

This is according to the JRA Acting CEO Lufuno Mashau who said on Tuesday that the project involves complex reinstallation and relocation of essential stormwater, water, and sewer pipes, as well as the installation of new lighting, smoke detection, and ventilation systems in the service tunnels.

“Despite recent adverse weather conditions that threatened to delay progress, the JRA implemented an Acceleration Plan, mobilizing additional resources and extending working hours, including weekend shifts,” Mashau said.

Mashau reported that 43% of the project scope has already been completed, with 60% of the service tunnel finished.

However, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has raised concerns about the project’s timeline, estimating that it may take another