Expect road closures ahead of annual Jura and Juma
EMMARENTIA/ALBERTS FARM – Various intersections and roads will be affected from 5am until about 1pm.
With two major annual sporting events around the corner, here’s all you need to know about road closures and where you can stop if you are a supporter.
The Hollard Jozi Urban Run Adventure (Jura) on 27 May and the Hollard Jozi Urban Mountain Bike Adventure (Juma) on 28 May have fewer road closures than last year with routes predominantly off-road.
“We have worked closely with the City of Johannesburg to minimise the impact on residents,” said event spokesperson Kelly Fraser.
Russell Willis of Bam Events and Experiences, the owners and organisers of the two races, said every year they aimed to make the experience for the public and the participants better.
“We are always looking to improve our routes to prevent any inconvenience to residents,” he said. “We thank you for all the support and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
Various intersections from Emmarentia to Alberts Farm will either be fully closed, half closed or have a scaffolding bridge over.
Roads will be closed from 5am and start opening from 1pm.
For the full list of closures, see below:
If you are looking to support en-route there are a variety of spectator points available on both days marked on the maps below, make sure to pop past Emmarentia Dam to watch runners and riders crossing the 120m floating bridge, or join the the Duck Tunnel Techno Party.
The Duck Tunnel Techno Party has been organised by local residents and will take place at the Juma on 28 May from 8am.
“They will be supporting the riders with music and good vibes at the Duck Tunnel. The Duck Tunnel is located on Beyers Naude Drive next to the Roosevelt Park Fire Station,” Fraser said.
If you are not the sporty type, you can still check out all the action at the Hollard Adventure Weekend Race Day Village, which features a mini obstacle course for children on 27 May, a children’s mountain bike race on 28 May and SAB beer garden and Gig Rig, Joburg’s top food stalls and much more all weekend long.
Details
Entries for the races are still open.
Visit www.joziadventure.co.za for entries and more information on the Hollard Jura.
Or visit www.juma.co.za to enter or to find out more about the Hollard Juma.
Residents
If you need to get a residents’ pass, they are available from you ward councillors.
Ward 117 councillor Tim Truluck (083 619 2419), ward 88 councillor Nicholas Lorimer (071 901 2164), ward 87 councillor Brigitte Steer (083 604 0404) or at Registration at Marks Park on Wednesday or Thursday from 11am until 6pm or on Friday from 11am until 8pm.
You can also email info@bam.co.za with proof of residence and Jura will e-mail a pass to you.
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