South Africa vs New Zealand: Traffic advisory for rugby fans
A rugby clash between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park leads to important traffic advisories for motorists in the area.
In anticipation of the exciting rugby match between the Springboks and All Blacks at Emirates Airline Park, significant traffic interruptions will take place in Johannesburg. The closures will commence from 22:00 on August 30, extending to 22:00 on August 31.
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Road closure details:
Specific intersections facing closures include:
- 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 urged to consider taking alternative routes, particularly via the M1 and M2 highways, to mitigate delays.
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Shuttle service availability
To ease travel for fans attending the match, shuttle services will be operational from 14:00 to 20:30 on August 31. Here are the shuttle partners available for booking:
- 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 information for match day
Fans can also utilize the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit service, which will run as usual on match day. Key details include:
1. Trunk (T1) Service* from Thokoza Park Rea Vaya station to Emerald Airlink Park from 05:00 to 19:00.
2. Complimentary (C1) Service running from Dobsonville Integrated Public Transport Interchange to the corner of Voorhout & Princess Streets from 05:00 to 19:00.
3. Both lines will stop at Ellis Park East Rea Vaya Station and the corner of Voorhout and Princess Streets.
4. Services will run approximately every 15 minutes, from 09:00 until the final bus departs at 19:00.
5. A R30.00 single-trip card is available at Rea Vaya stations; distance-based smart cards are also accepted.
6. A representative will be stationed at the Venue Operations Centre.
7. Exclusive lanes will be enforced for Rea Vaya buses, prohibiting use by other public transportation.
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