#JHBTraffic: Live updates on traffic problems in our area, 23 March
JOBURG – The city is currently experiencing heavy rains and motorists are advised to take caution this afternoon, especially in flood-prone areas.
Today, 23 March
#JHBTraffic: Fallen trees cause traffic havoc in Joburg North: https://t.co/zC599PiDxM
— Rosebank Killarney (@RK_Gazette) March 23, 2018
Traffic lights out: In #Parktown, corner of M1 and Empire Rd. #JHBTraffic @MyJRA @JMPDSafety
— Rosebank Killarney (@RK_Gazette) March 23, 2018
#JHBTraffic @TrafficFreeflow Traffic lights out: In Craighall, corner of William Nicol Dr and Jan Smuts Ave.
— Netstar Traffic (@netstartraffic) March 23, 2018
Congestion: M1 southbound between New Rd and Glenhove Rd, ave speed 20km/h (27min delays). #JHBTraffic
— Rosebank Killarney (@RK_Gazette) 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
— Rosebank Killarney (@RK_Gazette) March 23, 2018
M1 North before the Atholl Oaklands road exit- a tree has fallen on a vehicle. Delays from Killarney bends.@CityofJoburgZA @CityofJoburgEMS @AsktheChiefJMPD pic.twitter.com/8YFP3wqav2
— Vision Tactical (@visiontactical) March 23, 2018
On the M1 North at the #Melrose offramp, a tree has fallen on a car. #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather
— Rosebank Killarney (@RK_Gazette) 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
MOTORISTS BE ADVISED:
Please drive safely and avoid flood-prone areas. If you know of any areas experiencing flooding, let us know by tagging @RK_Gazette and join us in keeping the community informed.#Rosebank #Parkhurst #Parktown #Illovo #Parkview #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather
— Rosebank Killarney (@RK_Gazette) 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
Traffic lights are out in #HydePark at William Nicol and Jan Smuts causing major traffic delays. #JHBTraffic
— Rosebank Killarney (@RK_Gazette) March 22, 2018
In Parktown traffic is heavily backed up on Empire Road Barry Hertzog and Jan Smuts Avenue #JHBTraffic
— EWN Traffic (@EWNTraffic) March 22, 2018
There’s also slow moving traffic on the M1 North from Killarney bends to the Brakfontein interchange #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 your area? Share them with us here on Twitter or on our Facebook page and don't forget to tell us where it's happening! #Flooding #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather
— Rosebank Killarney (@RK_Gazette) March 22, 2018
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