G20 Summit Disrupts Traffic in Gauteng: Major Road Closures Announced!
Get ready for traffic headaches! The upcoming G20 summit is set to cause significant disruptions across Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni, with major road closures planned. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has announced a comprehensive list of affected routes, advising commuters to plan their journeys accordingly.
According to JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla, the closures will impact not only major national and regional routes but also key arterial and urban roads. Expect delays and diversions on the following routes:
- Major National Routes: N1, N3, N12, R21, R24 (from OR Tambo International Airport), M1 in Joburg.
- Sandton: 5th Street, Maude Street, Daisy Street, Rivonia Road, Grayston Drive, Katherine Street.
- Melrose Arch: Whitely Road, Melrose Boulevard, Atholl/Oaklands Road.
- Rosebank, Westcliff, Parkview: Oxford Road, Glenhove Road, Jan Smuts Avenue.
- Fourways: Winnie Mandela Drive.
- Roodepoort: Hendrik Potgieter Road.
- Nasrec: Rand Show Road, Boysens Reserve Road, Nasrec Road, Golden Highway.
Specific Closure Details
Fihla highlighted specific closures in the Nasrec area:
- Golden Highway: Full closure between Rand Show Road and Soweto Highway from November 19th.
- Nasrec Road: Closed between Rand Show Road and Shaft 17 Road on November 22nd and 23rd, with limited access from the N17 traffic circle towards Shaft 17 Road.
- Rand Show Road: The northern portion (between the N1 and Nasrec Road) will be closed on November 22nd and 23rd. The southern portion will be converted into a dual carriageway to accommodate residents of Omonde View.
- Booysens Reserve Road: Closed on November 22nd and 23rd, with limited access for officials, primarily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Motorists are urged to stay informed about the road closures and plan alternative routes to minimize disruptions during the G20 summit. Check local news and traffic updates for the latest information.