Though traffic may be slow during this time, JRA encouraged road users to be patient and considerate to fellow motorists.
Johannesburg Roads Agency says recommissioning the asphalt plant will save the entity money and improve efficiency.
JRA said the temporary closure is for safety reasons due to the impact of illegal mining activity affecting the bridge embankment.
Multiple sinkholes resulted in the temporary closure of three lands in Roodepoort after illegal miners dug a tunnel under the road.
City Power has confirmed that they have switched on the power to some residents within the Joburg CBD who were affected by the explosion.
The iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge which separates Braamfontein and the Johannesburg CBD now looks as good as new.
The Nelson Mandela Bridge in Braamfontein will be temporarily closed and only pedestrians will have access.
The incident happened hardly seven days after a new set of traffic lights was installed at the intersection, according to JRA.
JRA indicated that criminals are using angle grinders to cut down the traffic signal poles at a replacement cost of R28.1 million.
JRA Board has found its CEO Tshepo Mahanuke liable for his dubious credential which almost brought the entity into disrepute
There seems to be no upright candidate without shenanigans to rescue the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) away from its collapse.
The Honorary Doctorate was known beforehand but did not carry any weight in the appointment of JRA CEO Tshepo Mahanuke – Ngobeni
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has requested a full report on the misrepresentation of qualifications by JRA CEO Dr/Mr Tshepo Mahanuke