Gloria Motsoere6 May 2024 | 4:52

JMPD urges M1 highway motorists to use alternative routes after tunnel fire

Last week, an underground fire confirmed to be the result of vandalism erupted in the tunnels on the double-decker highway. As a result, Smit Street remains closed.

JMPD urges M1 highway motorists to use alternative routes after tunnel fire

Smit Street under the M1 highway in Braamfontein remains closed after a tunnel fire last week. Picture: X/@JoburgMPD

JOHANNESBURG - Motorists in the City of Johannesburg have been advised to use alternative routes, following the closure of Smit Street under the M1 highway.

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) closed it over the weekend as a precautionary measure following a fire.

Last week, an underground fire confirmed to be the result of vandalism erupted in the tunnels on the double-decker highway.

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The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) said motorists between Brixton and Braamfontein would be affected.

Spokesperson Xolani Fihla provided alternative routes to motorists.

"To navigate around the closure, motorists are encouraged to use Enoch Sontonga Avenue for east to west travel between Brixton and Braamfontein. Bertha Street and Jan Smuts Avenue to access the M1 North towards Sandton. And the Carr Street off-ramp to reach Brixton."