Traffic alert: Road closures for Springbok vs All Blacks at Emirates Airline Park

Excitement is building in Johannesburg for the upcoming rugby match between South Africa’s Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks at Emirates Airline Park. To accommodate fans and traffic flow, significant road closures will be enforced from 22:00 on August 30, to 22:00 on August 31.

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Intersections affected by closures:

Key intersections in the vicinity will be temporarily closed, including:

• Albertina Sisulu Street & Gous Street
• Albertina Sisulu Street & Dawe Street
• Albertina Sisulu Street & Princess Street
• Betrams Street & Voorhout Street
• Betrams Street & Fitzroy Street
• Betrams Street & Erin Street
• Charlton Terrace Street & Van Beek Street
• Sivewright Street & Suzie Street
• Sivewright Street & Curry Street
• Sivewright Street & Beit Street
• Upperail Street & Miller Street
• Siemert Street & Curry Street
• Beit Street & Dora Street
• Beit/Park Street & Erin Street
• Miller Street & 9th Street
• Miller Street & Park Street
• South Park Parkade
• South Park Lane & 5th Street
• Miller Street & South Park Lane/4th Street

Motorists are encouraged to plan for alternate routes, particularly via the M1 and M2 highways, to lessen the likelihood of traffic congestion.

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Shuttle services to assist fans

For those making their way to the match on August 31, shuttle services will be available from 14:00 to 20:30. Fans can contact the following shuttle partners for more details:

• Emirates Airline Park*: George Stainton, 082 775 0887
• Sizwe Transport Services*: Kabelo Mashigo, 068 680 3099

Greater Johannesburg policing taxi forum:

• Mr Xulu: 079 920 7516
• SG Sebeko: 072 589 5775
• Mr Skhakhane: 082 635 9649
• Sipho Hlongwane: 068 292 5913
• Road Trip: 087 943 8671
• St John’s College: communications@stjohnscollege.co.za

Rea Vaya bus services during the event

The City of Johannesburg’s Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit system will operate normally on match day. Here are some key details:

1. Trunk (T1) Service running from Thokoza Park Rea Vaya station to Emerald Airlink Park between 05:00 and 19:00.
2. Complimentary (C1) Service operational from Dobsonville Integrated Public Transport Interchange to the corner of Voorhout & Princess Streets from 05:00 to 19:00.
3. Both services will pick up and drop off at Ellis Park East Rea Vaya Station and at the intersection of Voorhout and Princess Streets.
4. Buses are expected to run every 15 minutes, starting at 09:00 until the final departure at 19:00.
5. A single trip card is available for R30.00 at all Rea Vaya stations, along with standard distance-based smart cards.
6. An on-site representative will assist at the Venue Operations Centre for the event duration.
7. Designated lanes for Rea Vaya buses will be strictly enforced, preventing access from other public transit options.

About the Johannesburg Roads Agency

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is dedicated to developing and maintaining the city’s road and storm water infrastructure. Their mission includes providing safe and effective travel solutions for all residents of Johannesburg.

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