Don’t forget: Road closures for Spar run

Motorists are urged to take note of roads which will be closed in Emmarentia and Greenside for the Spar Women’s Race Joburg on 8 October.

Organisers of the 26th annual race expect to see 16 000 runners this year for a 10km challenge and 5km fun run. The runs start at 8am.

The following intersections will be closed from 5am until 10am:

• Corner of Judith Road and Beyers Naudé Drive
• Corner of Judith Road and Barry Hertzog Avenue
• Corner of Barry Hertzog Avenue and Sabie Road
• Corner of Sabie and Rustenburg roads
• Corner of Barry Hertzog Avenue and Umgeni Road
• Corner of Komatie Street and Greenhill Road
• Corner of Komatie Street and Troon Road
•  Corner of Troon and Hill roads
• Corner of Troon and Orange roads
• Corner of Orange and Letaba roads
• Corner of Orange and Illovo roads
• Corner of Orange and Mazoe roads.

Residents will be able to access their homes through these intersections, by informing the marshals of their house number.

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The 10km route takes runners through the lovely suburbs of Greenside and Parkview, with wide, tree-lined avenues making for a scenic run. The 5km route takes runners past the beautiful Johannesburg Botanical Gardens and Emmarentia Dam.

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