Motorists warned of road closures

09 July 2010 - 02:00
By Luzuko Pongoma

THE closure of roads to Soccer City stadium will affect many motorists and it will be advisable for people to avoid Sandton since most roads there will be closed.

THE closure of roads to Soccer City stadium will affect many motorists and it will be advisable for people to avoid Sandton since most roads there will be closed.

The Fifa delegation stays in the area and roads will be closed from 1pm until 5.30pm. Some of the roads that will be closed are Alice and West; Alice and Firth; West and Maude; Rivonia Road.

Most on-ramps on the N1 south from Rivonia will also be closed.

Around Soccer City there will also be road closures but residents will be allowed access.

Only vehicles with authentic accreditation will be allowed to travel in areas affected by road closures.

MEC Bheki Nkosi has said a tow truck would be available to tow away the cars of people who ignore the rules.