N1 north to be closed next weekend for erection of pedestrian bridge

The N1 north-bound carriageway will be closed on April 13 and 14 for the erection of a new pedestrian bridge at Erasmusrand.

The closure will be in place from 6pm to 4am on both days. This bridge is a replacement of the previous structure which was demolished in 2016.

The N1 north-bound will be closed between the R21 interchange and Rigel Avenue interchange. Road users are advised to avoid this route during these times. Should motorists still wish to travel on the N1 north, the following detour will be in effect:

Travelling north-bound from Johannesburg to Polokwane:

• Take the R21 north towards the Pretoria CBD.

• Off-ramp at, and turn right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive towards Garsfontein (M10).

• Turn left onto Delmas Drive towards Waterkloof Ridge (R50).

• Turn back onto the N1 north at the Rigel interchange.

Travelling north-bound from R21/OR Tambo Airport to Polokwane:

• Carry straight onwards on the R21 towards the Pretoria CBD at the N1 Flying Saucer Interchange.

• Off-ramp at, and turn right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive towards Garsfontein (M10).

• Turn left onto Delmas Drive towards Waterkloof Ridge (R50).

• Turn right back onto the N1 North at the Rigel interchange.

Travelling south on the R21 to the R21 interchange for travelling north-bound to Polokwane on the N1:

• Off-ramp at and turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive towards Garsfontein (M10).

• Turn left onto Delmas Drive towards Waterkloof Ridge (R50).

• Turn back onto the N1 North at the Rigel interchange.

Travelling north on the N1 to the R21 interchange for travelling south-bound to Oliver Tambo on the R21:

• This route will be open to travellers as usual.

“We encourage road users to plan their trips ahead of time and be cautious as they make use of the detours during this time,” says Progress Hlahla, Sanral’s Northern Region Manager.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused during the erection of this bridge.