Sandton road users warned of ‘short-term pain’ as road upgrades continue

Road construction under way in the Sandton central business district (CBD) is set to continue for the majority of 2016, with the City of Johannesburg investing R180-million in sweeping improvements to roads and pavements in the country’s financial and commercial hub.   “It’s a welcome investment and forms part of some of the legacy projects in Sandton Central, following the hosting of the World EcoMobility Festival in October. “There will be some inconvenience as construction continues, resulting in traffic congestion and access issues in the affected areas, but it’s a case of short-term pain.