Bree Street awaits full opening

Photo source: Dada Morero's Facebook

The city of Johannesburg announced partial completion of Lillian Ngoyi Street formally known as Bree Street.

Dada Morero, the mayor of Johannesburg made the announcement that the first phase of the gas-blown apart street is completed but is not ready for motorist only pedestrians. 

In his social media post, which is made available below:

Photo source: Dada Morero's Facebook

"We are pleased to announce the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Lillian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation project. This achievement stands as a significant milestone in the City’s determined efforts to recover and rebuild after the gas explosion in July 2023. #ReimagingJoburg"

He further clarified that, "The project's budget status is clear. The contractor's appointment value stands at R192 million, with R82 million already disbursed to cover Work Package 1. This leaves a remaining balance of R110 million earmarked for Work Package 2. #ReimagingJoburg #FixMyJozi #JoburgRoads"

He also made mention, that phase two will be completion of the walkways, therefore; motorists may have to wait 12th September. Below are his own words on social media regarding the final completion:

Photo source: Dada Morero's Facebook

"The journey to reach this milestone has not been easy. Unfortunately, the initial contractor encountered significant challenges, which resulted in delays that extended the project timeline to nearly 26 months, twice as long as we had originally anticipated. Despite these obstacles, our dedicated engineers, technicians, and construction teams have shown remarkable perseverance and commitment.

We are proud to announce that Phase One of the rehabilitation is complete and will be open to vehicles starting September 12th. This phase involved the meticulous rebuilding of a 450-meter stretch of roadway and service tunnel. The work included upgrades to the stormwater drainage system, the installation of new traffic signals, and the creation of a durable brick-paved surface designed to withstand heavy foot traffic. Most importantly, the tunnel now features critical ventilation shafts and advanced gas-venting mechanisms to prevent any future accumulation of methane. #LillianNgoyiStreet #FixMyJozi #ReimagingJoburg #JoburgRoads #JRA"

By Olagunju, Success Taiwo