With a high volume of VIP movements expected as G20 Leaders’ Summit delegates depart, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has warned motorists to expect full intermittent closures on highways and major arterial routes to allow official convoys to pass.
As today marks the final day of the summit, JMPD said the rolling closures are active and may cause sudden, standstill traffic lasting between 30 and 60 minutes.
The most critical times for the disruptions are between 07:00 and 10:00, and again from 15:00 to 20:00.
The following road closures will be in effect on Sunday:
• Nasrec Precinct (Summit Venue): Nasrec Road: Closed between Rand Show Road and Shaft 17 Road.
• Rand Show Road: Northern portion closed between the N1 and Nasrec Road.
• Golden Highway: Closed between Rand Show Road and Soweto Highway.
• Booysens Reserve Road: Closed near Crownwood Road.
“In Sandton and Rosebank, disruptions are expected on Grayston Drive, Rivonia Road, Maude Street, Oxford Road, and Jan Smuts Avenue, as dignitaries move between their accommodations,” the department said in a statement on Sunday.
Suggested alternatives include:
• Roodepoort: Use Beyers Naudé Drive, Christiaan De Wet, or Ontdekkers Roads.
• Sandton/North: Use smaller side streets parallel to Rivonia/Oxford (though these will still be busy).
• South: Use Chris Hani Road, Main Reef Road, or Soweto Highway, (where open) to bypass the Nasrec lockdown.
Severe thunderstorm warnings
The department also noted that weather services have issued warnings for severe thunderstorms across Gauteng.
“The combination of slippery roads, poor visibility, and heavy G20 congestion significantly increases the risk of accidents. We urge drivers to maintain a safe following distance and always keep their headlights on.
“As of this morning, no new massive highway blockages have been reported, but the network is extremely fragile. Any minor accident will cause gridlock due to the existing G20 pressure.”
Motorists are advised to avoid highways including the N1, M1, N12, R21, and R24 where possible. – SAnews.gov.za
