#MidrandTraffic: Live updates of flooded areas and traffic problems, 23 March

MIDRAND – The city is currently experiencing heavy rains and motorists are advised to take caution this afternoon, especially in flood-prone areas.

March 23, 2018

Nikita Fernandes Less than a minute

Today, 23 March

#JHBTraffic: Fallen trees cause traffic havoc in Joburg North: https://t.co/gMsR8MfrGc

— Midrand Reporter (@MidrandReporter) March 23, 2018

#JHBTraffic @TrafficFreeflow Traffic lights out: Blue Hills, corner of R55 and Summit Rd.

— Netstar Traffic (@netstartraffic) March 23, 2018

[1/2] #Midrand Bridge update:

Bridge at Rabie and End will be closed.
Bridge at Main & Nelmapius will be closed.
Rooihuiskraal By Uitsig High School is flooded.
Nelmapuis by licensing department flooded.
Lenchen & West is flooded by The Centurion Hotel.

— Midrand Reporter (@MidrandReporter) March 23, 2018

[2/2] Clubview bridge by Pepper Chair flooded.
West Avenue by Supersport Park is flooded.
N14 south after Hendrick Verwoerd Bridge and before Brakfontein interchange is partially flooded in the slow lane. #Midrand #JHBTraffic @JMPDSafety @MichaelSun168

— Midrand Reporter (@MidrandReporter) March 23, 2018

For Midrand motorists travelling towards Pretoria:

📸Another angle of the BIG SINKHOLE due to HEAVY RAIN & FLOODING in front of dump site near Valhalla on the road leading to and from the R55.

🔴🚧Avoid area completely pic.twitter.com/Hck3knvTpn

— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) March 23, 2018

There are reports of flash #flooding in #Joburg. Motorists, please be advised to drive carefully and do not attempt to drive through flooded areas or over flooded bridges. Metro Police are attending to all major intersections. #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather

— Midrand Reporter (@MidrandReporter) March 23, 2018

All JMPD Units will be out to ease traffic congestions today due to the continuous rain and EMS on standby for all emergencies. Pls drive carefully and report any incidences. pic.twitter.com/Cxe6jLSkeu

— Cllr. Michael Sun (@MichaelSun168) March 23, 2018

Yesterday, 22 March

In #Midrand, there’s about a 20 minute delay on Allandale Road between Kynoch and Old Pretorian Road. #MidrandTraffic #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather

— Midrand Reporter (@MidrandReporter) March 22, 2018

🔴ALERT: SEVERE STORM warning issued

📍All of GP

📆 Thursday & Friday

⚠️POSSIBLE THREATS:
• HEAVY RAIN of 100mm+ over 48hrs
• LOCALISED URBAN FLOODING 🌊🏙

🚨 EMERGENCY ☎️ NUMBERS:
📱112 from cell
🚑/🚒10177
🚔10111
🚙083-843-22 AA

— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) March 22, 2018

MOTORISTS BE ADVISED:

Reports of #flooding on the #R55 at the dip just north to the new entrance of the Balwin Polo Fields property have been coming in.

Please drive safely. If you know of any areas experiencing flooding, let us know #Midrand #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather

— Midrand Reporter (@MidrandReporter) March 22, 2018

There are reports of a broken down truck at the #JukskeiBridge between #Lonehill and #Kyalami. Traffic is blocked in both directions. #JHBTraffic

— Midrand Reporter (@MidrandReporter) March 22, 2018

In Waterfall Park (Midrand) traffic is heavily backed up on the R55 between Reddam House School and Allandale #JHBTraffic

— EWN Traffic (@EWNTraffic) March 22, 2018

In Kyalami there’s a stationary truck on Main Road Northbound before Zinnia causing delays from Witkoppen #JHBTraffic

— EWN Traffic (@EWNTraffic) March 22, 2018

⚠HEAVY RAINFALL WARNING :

Precautions:-

✓ If possible, stay in doors and off the roads.
✓ Lookout for signs of potential tree toppling.
✓ Avoid standing under big trees. #ArriveAlive #JoburgRoadSafety #JoburgStormUpdate ^KN pic.twitter.com/pd6cyz0jDk

— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) March 22, 2018

Have any photos of flooded roads and traffic problems in the #Midrand area? Share them with us here on Twitter or on our Facebook page! #Flooding #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather

— Midrand Reporter (@MidrandReporter) March 22, 2018

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