The Virgin Active 947 Cycle Challenge, a highly anticipated event, is set to take place this Sunday, 19th November, in Johannesburg. This event promises an exciting day for cyclists, but it also means significant road closures throughout the city. Residents should be aware that these closures will start in the early morning hours and last throughout the day. The organizers urge motorists to remain patient and follow the alternative routes provided to navigate around the city during the race.
Johannesburg’s 947 Cycle Challenge: Wide-Spread Road Closures for Most of the Day
Several areas in Johannesburg will be impacted by the road closures from 4 am to 6 pm. These include:
Diepkloof, Orlando West, Noordgesig, Riverlea, Crown Mines, Selby, Braamfontein, Parktown, Houghton, Athol Oaklands, Kyalami, Lonehill, Kyalami Estates, Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Sunninghill, Woodmead, Westcliff, Parkwood, Parktown North, Craighall Park, Blairgowrie, Randburg, Douglasdale, Fourways, Ormonde, and Nasrec.
Major roads that will be affected are Nasrec Road, Randshow Road, Soweto Highway, Booysens Reserve Road, N1 S off-ramp to N17, N17 and Main Reef Road, M2E, M1 N/M2W Roodepoort, M1 S, and Woodmead Drive, R55 Pitts Avenue, R55 Begonia Road, Hawthorne Road, Main Road, Witkoppen Road, Kingfisher Drive, Alexander Avenue, Westway Road, Leslie Road, Douglas Drive, Grosvenor Road, Moray Drive, Cumberland Avenue, Homestead Avenue, Bram Fischer Drive, Jan Smuts Avenue, Bertha Street, and Carr Street.
Additionally, Nasrec Road will be closed off between Randshow Road and Booysens Reserve Road starting Saturday at noon.
Alternate Routes to Navigate Around the City
For those needing to travel around these areas, alternative routes have been suggested. These include M1N access from Empire Road and Jan Smuts Avenue, M1N, M2E from Simmonds Street, Rifle Range Road, Beyers Naudé Drive, Empire Road, Rivonia Road, Oxford Road, Old Pretoria Main Road, Louis Botha Avenue, Winnie Mandela Drive, NIN, and N1S. These alternatives should help residents and visitors navigate around the city while the cycle race is underway.
For more detailed information, including an interactive map of road closures and alternative routes, visit the official website at www.ridejoburg.co.za. Stay tuned to local news and traffic updates for any changes to these plans.
Let us all support the cyclists while staying informed and safe on the roads. Remember, whether you are a participant or a spectator, #VisitGauteng for an exciting and unique experience at the 947 Cycle Challenge! #StayingSafe is key for everyone involved.
