Ceremonial reopening of the M2 bridge takes place
JOBURG – After the eight-month construction period, the M2 Bridge has officially reopened.
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of the M2 bridge took place on 31 October.
The ceremony was attended by Gauteng Premier David Makhura, City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba and former Inkatha Freedom Party leader Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
The motorway is the link between the N3 and the Johannesburg inner-city. It closed in February this year after the Johannesburg Roads Agency found it had structural defects which had to be repaired.
The M2 bridge will be officially opened for motorists on 4 November.
Metro police head chief David Tembe said during the time of the closure more than 300 Metro police officers were deployed to control traffic and alleviate congestion at critical points in the inner-city and surrounding areas.
We have the leader of the @IFPinParliament , Ntate Buthelezi and Gauteng Premiere @David_Makhura joining @NHMakhuba and I as we celebrate this massive achievement of opening the M2. #M2Opening #JRABridgeSafety pic.twitter.com/XqMJ07qq4r
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) October 31, 2019
The opening had all the bells and whistles with the mayor giving the keynote address, saying he was with pleased with JRA’s work and their decisive action to repair the motorway and ensure the safety of the city’s residents.
Watch Mashaba’s full keynote address during the ceremony:
#M2Opening #JRABridgeSafety https://t.co/rw6VsKOrsr
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) October 31, 2019
With that the M2 bridge was officially reopened with the cut of the ribbon:
#M2Opening #JRABridgeSafety
It's Official. @GautengProvince Premier @David_Makhura, EM @HermanMashaba & His Excellency Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi Cutting the Ribbon to Reopen the M2 Bridge.@CityofJoburgZA @CoJPublicSafety @MyJRA pic.twitter.com/WYlEnjFGcL— AskTheChief01 #BuyaMthetho 🔥 (@David_S_Tembe) October 31, 2019
The City thanked residents for their patience during the eight-month construction period. “The safety of motorist has been insured and now commuters will have a better experience,” the mayor concluded.
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