Jean Avenue sinkhole finally fixed

The busy intersection was closed for nearly two years due to the formation of a sinkhole.

Msimanga finally reopened the intersection on Wednesday.

The closure of the intersection caused major inconvenience to businesses in the area, with some of them even forced to close their doors.

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"We are very pleased that we can start the revitalisation and restoration of the economic and business activity in the area," says the mayor’s spokesperson Samkelo Mgobozi.

He says it cost the city R25 million to repair sinkhole.

"Due to the delicate and intricate work that had to be executed, compounded by the heavy rains, it has taken the city longer than anticipated to fully restore this the long standing sinkhole, which has had a negative effect on businesses trading in the area.

“We are elated that the sinkhole been fully repaired paving the way to restoration of optimum business activity and traffic flow in the area.”