Several roads in and around the Johannesburg city have been closed due to the cycle challenge that is taking place on Sunday.
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Road Closures for #RideJoburg!! ?♂️?♀️? ^NS pic.twitter.com/gCtX63tsk9— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) November 17, 2019
Johannesburg Metro Police spokesperson Wayne Minnaar has advised motorists to use the N14, N1 and M1 north as alternative routes.
#RideJoburg ?♀️?♂️route map, please take note of the water and medical points along the route ^NS pic.twitter.com/18uvTIPEzf
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) November 17, 2019
He says roads will be reopened at three pm on Sunday.
Minnaar has appealed for patience…
“Traffic is today (Sunday) being diverted on certain roads in Johannesburg the cycle race started at Stain City and is using the R55, R14, Jan Smuts avenue, Malibongwe avenue and the Mike 1 south freeway. The road closures are in place since last night (Friday) and motorists can use the N14, N1, the Mike 1 north, William Nicol, Rivonia road and Oxford Roads as alternative routes.”