Everything you need to know ahead of the Big Walk
Motorists are urged to be aware of road closures on Sunday.
AS excitement builds for this year’s Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk on Sunday 20 May, the team is hard at work ironing out the last minute logistics for KwaZulu-Natal’s biggest outdoor participative event.
On event day, designated parking areas will be available at both the start (uShaka Marine World) and finish (Moses Mabhida People’s Park). Buses will offer a free shuttle service to participants between the start and finish from 6am until 1pm. Tickets for the designated parking at both the start and finish will cost R20.
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On Sunday 20 May, several roads will be closed by Durban Metro Police. Make sure you plan your commute to avoid these roads. Masabalala Yengwa (previously NMR) Avenue south bound will be closed from Smiso Nkwanyana (previously Goble) Road to Sandile Thusi (previously Argyle) Road, while Masabalala Yengwa Avenue north bound from Sandile Thusi Road to Isaiah Ntshangase (previously Walter Gilbert) Road will be closed from 5am until after the event.
Other roads that will be impacted from 6am onwards include Snell Parade from Athlone Drive to Battery Beach Road, Athlone Drive between Masabalala Yengwa Ave and Snell Parade, M4 (north bound) offramp to Athlone Drive, M4 (south bound) offramp to Athlone Drive, M4 (south bound) onramp to Riverside Road (for 15km and 20km walkers) (the roadway will open to traffic at 11.30am), M4 (north bound) onramp to Riverside Road (for 15km and 20km walkers) (the roadway will open to traffic at 11.30am), and Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (south bound) two lanes from Athlone.
Go to www.durbanbigwalk.co.za for any further updates.
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