Cape Town – As South Africa prepares to host the 15th Brics nations’ summit in the coming week, road closures are expected around the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
Motorists have been advised that the roads will be closed from this Sunday, 20 August 2023 until 26 August 2023.
The affected roads include:
- Maude Street – one-way traffic from 5th Street to West Street.
- West Street – lanes closest to the convention centre will be closed. The lanes furthest away will be open for traffic.
- Alice Lane – lanes closest to the convention centre will be closed. The lanes furthest away will be open for traffic.
- 5th Street – lanes closest to the convention centre will be closed. The lanes furthest away will be open for traffic.
Authorities have advised motorists to stay informed about route changes and expect heightened security in the Sandton CBD during the summit.
“The community is requested to be aware of the impact to routes during the Summit and follow traffic updates when travelling around the Sandton Convention Centre. As can be expected, there will be significant security presence around the Sandton CBD for the duration of the summit,” the Gauteng Police Board Initiative said on Tuesday.
The Brics Summit, involving Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is scheduled for August 22 to 24 at the Sandton Convention Centre.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
