Motorists warned of Sandton road closures for Johannesburg Pride this weekend
Major traffic delays are expected in Sandton CBD as road closures take effect for the annual event.
Katherine Street, between West Street and Rivonia Road, will be completely closed, with surrounding roads also affected for Johannesburg Pride, according to an early public advisory issued by the Gauteng Provincial Joint Operations Committee on October 27.
The closures are scheduled to begin at 21:00 on October 30 and remain in place until 07:00 on November 1.
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A parade is expected to take place between 14:00 and 16:00 on October 31, with additional road closures affecting routes as participants move through the Sandton central business district (CBD).
According to the statement, law enforcement officers will monitor the event and manage traffic and road closures. Motorists are urged to anticipate delays, plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes where possible.
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The Sandton Chronicle reached out to Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Xolani Fihla for surrounding routes that will also be affected. Updates will be provided once they become available.
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