Grayston bridge collapse delays Joburg traffic
The City of Johannesburg on Thursday urged motorists to use public transport or alternative routes as the M1 remains closed following the Grayston bridge collapse which killed three people and injured 23 in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Early morning traffic was affected on Thursday resulting to heavy delays and the closure of roads. Some of the routes proposed by the city include the N1, Rivonia Road, Jan Smuts and Louis Botha.
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Reports indicate that road closures in Sandton, which form part of the Ecomobility Festival, will be temporarily lifted to ease traffic caused by the M1 bridge
collapse, Sandton Chronicle reported.
The remains of the collapsed bridge had not yet been completely removed.
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Following yesterday`s incident, The Gautrain Management Agency has offered to operate their bus service free of charge.
“Following the collapse onto the M1, The Gautrain Management Agency has decided to operate our bus service free of charge for tomorrow only,” Gautrain Tweeted.
“Morning peak trains on P-Line will be 8car trains. Our sympathies to the families of the deceased & we wish those injured a speedy recovery.”
Infrastructure Services and Environment MMC Matshidiso Mfikoe on Thursday morning said the M1 freeway would hopefully be re-opened by lunchtime.
Meanwhile, President Jacob Zuma extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. “The President further wished those who were injured during the accident a speedy recovery. He has directed the authorities to swiftly investigate the cause of the accident,” said Zuma.
The president has also urged construction companies to “always take necessary precautions to protect workers and the public during the construction phases to avoid such tragic accidents”.
Some areas that have been affected by traffic delays:
: Midrand – Waterfall: RT @AngieSK20@TrafficSA. Traffic hectic on Maxwell. car stuck near last circle w /fall centre
: JHB – Malibongwe Drive, Traffic Lights off at C R Swart – delays to / from N1 Highway @MyJRA
: JHB – William Nicol Drive, Traffic Lights off at Ballycare Drive – delays both directions
: JHB – #BridgeCollapse HEAVY TRAFFIC: Rosebank, Dunkeld, Melrose, Oaklands, Bramley, Highlands North, Houghton – its wide spread
And, some reaction the traffic delays:
: Motorist needed to enter Sandton this morning can use the Vaya Moja app to plan their routes #BridgeCollapse#M1Closed#sabcnews
: “@CityofJoburgZA: #M1Closed-where possible, motorists are urged to avoid using car altogether for today #Bridgecollapse^TK”
: It’s not a pretty picture on alternative routes this evening. MAJOR delays! #M1Bridge#JHBTraffic
: Taxies this morning making horrible traffic situation all the more difficult #BridgeCollapse#M1Closed
Read More: VIDEO: How the collapsed Grayston bridge should have looked
M1 remains closed after Grayston bridge collapse (gallery)
– Caxton News Service
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