ROAD CLOSURES: Calls for patience from motorists as G20 hits Johannesburg

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) says it is on track and prepared for the G20 Leaders Summit this weekend. 

The highly anticipated two-day summit takes place at Nasrec in Johannesburg on 22 and 23 November.

Extensive security measures are being implemented across Johannesburg and the surrounding areas.

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Speaking to 702 and CapeTalk's Africa Melane, JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla outlined the coordinated efforts involving various law enforcement agencies.

“When it comes to safety and security, we are led by the South African Police Service, and looking into route security and traffic management, this involves National Traffic Police, Gauteng Traffic Police, and the Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane Metro Police.”

Over the weekend, major road closures will affect key national and provincial routes, including the N1, N12, N3, R21 and R24.

Areas impacted include Sandton, Melrose Arch, Fourways, Rosebank, parts of Roodepoort, Westcliff, and Parkview.

Within the Nasrec precinct, several roads will be impacted from 19 November:

• - The Golden Highway, next to the expo centre, will be completely closed off to traffic between Rand Show Road and Soweto Highway.
• - Nasrec Road between Rand Show Road and Shaft 17 Road
• - Booysens Reserve Road between Crownwood Road and Nasrec Road

Fihla calls on residents to be patient as many closures will only be temporary to allow for convoys and operations to move from those areas to the Nasrec Expo Centre.

“Preparation focuses on maintaining order and safety during this high security period, and security measures will then be implemented."

To listen to Fihla in conversation with 702 and CapeTalk’s Africa Melane, click below: