Joburg braces for traffic disruptions as G20 delegates depart
Executive Summary
The article warns Johannesburg motorists of significant traffic disruptions on Sunday evening following the G20 Leaders' Summit in Nasrec, as VIP convoys depart. Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department's Xolani Fihla stated that highways and major arterials will face intermittent closures to ensure safe passage for delegates, leading to standstill traffic lasting 30 to 60 minutes. The most affected period is between 3pm and 8pm. Key closures in Nasrec include Nasrec Road (between Rand Show Road and Shaft 17 Road), northern Rand Show Road (between N1 and Nasrec Road), Golden Highway (between Rand Show Road and Soweto Highway), and Booysens Reserve Road near Crownwood Road. In Sandton and Rosebank, affected roads are Grayston Drive, Rivonia Road, Maude Street, Oxford Road, and Jan Smuts Avenue. Severe thunderstorms forecasted for Gauteng heighten accident risks on slippery roads amid heavy traffic, prompting advice to maintain safe following distances and use headlights. NATJOINTS chairperson Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili noted that not all leaders are departing Sunday, with most leaving Monday, allowing for gradual easing of closures and demobilization as countries exit.