Part of M1 south bridge at the Booysens off-ramp collapses

Johannesburg Metro Police say part of the M1 south bridge at the Booysens off-ramp, south of Johannesburg, has collapsed, Alberton Record reports.

Media Statement

25 December 2019

Parts of the structure (pavement bricks) under the M1 South Booysens off ramp bridge have dislodged. pic.twitter.com/Pfus19OWMH

— David Tembe (@AsktheChiefJMPD) December 25, 2019

According to Xolani Fihla, Johannesburg Metro Police spokesperson, the collapse compromised the safety of the bridge. However, the bridge is still open to traffic.

City staff at the site of the collapse at the M1 South Bridge at the Booysen off ramp, South of Johannesburg, 26 December 2019 | Picture: Nigel Sibanda

Fihla has urged motorists to drive with caution when they use the off-ramp. “Part of the structure under the M1 south Booysens off-ramp has broken off and it has compromised the safety of the bridge above. At the moment the traffic is flowing smoothly and the JMPD officers are on the scene.”

Engineers are to be sent to assess the damage. Fihla says police are monitoring the situation.

City staff at the site of the collapse at the M1 South Bridge at the Booysen off ramp, South of Johannesburg, 26 December 2019 | Picture: Nigel Sibanda

“Johannesburg Roads Agency has been contacted to come and assess the damage and if necessary to go-ahead to close the section of the bridge.”

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