The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department, is advancing the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) infrastructure into the heart of the City Centre.
This pivotal project involves constructing two new BRT stations in the Gandhi Square Precinct, serving as a key connection point for commuters across the city.
The Rea Vaya BRT system already supports the daily transit of tens of thousands of passengers, and these new stations will enhance connectivity within the City of Johannesburg.
Gandhi Square is a major transportation hub with access to Metrobus, Gautrain Bus, and taxi services. The new BRT stations will be part of the Phase 1C trunk route, linking the Inner City to Sandton and Alexandra along Rivonia Road and Katherine Drive, and from Parktown to Alexandra along Louis Botha Avenue.
Currently, the overall progress stands at 42%. Key construction activities include strengthening the BRT bus lanes in preparation for the station platforms. The stations, located on Commissioner and Albertina Sisulu streets between Rissik and Joubert streets, will feature dedicated bus docking and bypass lanes to streamline traffic flow.
JDA CEO, Themba Mathiba, highlighted the significance of this project for the city’s infrastructure stating, “Transport is a vital backbone of Johannesburg’s growth. By linking residents to economic opportunities and providing quality public transport services closer to where people live, we can address key challenges in our transport network”.
“This project will play a significant role in connecting communities to education, business, and work opportunities, helping drive the city’s development,” he noted.
The objective is to undertake the Gandhi Square precinct BRT stations infrastructure using labour-intensive approaches to provide cost-effective short-term employment opportunities to unskilled and semi-skilled workers.
Several local emerging subcontractors have been appointed to a value of R778,500 to execute work on this infrastructure project.
“We acknowledge that the construction work may cause temporary disruptions to motorists in the area. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as we work to improve Johannesburg’s transport infrastructure,” Mathibe said.
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