In the past, there were only three bridges across the Jukskei River in Alexandra. People either had to walk many kilometres to a bridge or risk crossing the river, sometimes under hazardous conditions. School children have had to wade through the river or test their balancing skills on a utility pipe high across the river. Tragically, lives have been lost when people have tried crossing the river in flood.

The ARP is constructing two pedestrian bridges over the river for the safety of Alex residents, particularly for the children walking to and from schools on the East Bank.

2006: Before

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2006: bridge 1

August - construction begins...

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December - progress...

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2007:

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May

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August. The completed bridge.

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2008:

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2006: bridge 2

August. Construction begins..

This bridge spans the Jukskei river betweeen Ext 7 and Setjwetla. It will have a park next to it, created using landfill from other building sites.

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2007:

May. The bridge was constructed at the site of the first pedestrian bridge about 1 km away. The site was prepared with pillars and ramps, and the bridge was transported through the township before being placed on top of the pillars.

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August. The completed bridge. .

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2008:

March

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