WATCH: M1, M2 highways closed amid SAMWU wage dispute
Motorists are advised to stay cautious and plan for potential disruptions on their routes.
UPDATE: 14:45
The JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla advises that the M1 and M2 highways in Braamfontein and Johannesburg CBD are now closed to traffic due to mass action.
“Around 10,000 SAMWU members have blocked the M1 and M2 in Johannesburg due to wage disputes, following an unsuccessful engagement with the City’s leadership this morning in Braamfontein,” he said.
Fihla said the members have blocked off the M1 in both directions at Smit Street in Braamfontein and in both directions on the M2 in Selby, causing heavy traffic disruptions.
Traffic is being diverted at:
- Empire Road on the M1 South
- Booysens Road on the M1 North
- Rissik Street/Selby exit on the M2 West
- Motorists coming from Crown using the M2 East can join the M1 South and exit at Booysens Road.
Motorists are urged to exercise caution, avoid the M1 and M2 Highways, and use alternative routes to avoid the closures.
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BREAKING NEWS: 13:30
Motorists are advised of possible road closures in the Braamfontein Precinct, along with the M1 and M2 highways on August 22.
JMPD spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla said City employees affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) are currently engaging with the City’s leadership over wage disputes.
“It has been indicated that if their demands are not met, they may block off routes in the Johannesburg Inner City, including streets in Braamfontein, the M1, and M2 highways,” warned Fihla.
Law enforcement is on high alert, with officers deployed to ensure public safety and manage any disruptions.
Motorists are advised to stay cautious, monitor traffic updates, and consider alternative routes.
@southern.courier Motorists are advised of possible road closures in the Braamfontein Precinct, along with the M1 and M2 highways on August 22.
