To manage the increased traffic around the FNB Stadium and the Nasrec Expo Centre, the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) will implement full road closures from Saturday, 14 December, to Sunday, 15 December.
US award-winning artist Chris Brown will hold a two-day concert at the FNB Stadium. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will hold its elective conference at the Nasrec Expo Centre from 13 – 15 December.
FULL ROAD CLOSURES AROUND FNB STADIUM AND NASREC EXPO CENTRE
JMPD said the full road closures will be implemented starting at 11:00 on both concert days for the Chris Brown concert. Affected roads include:
- Soweto Highway
- Golden Highway
- Nasrec Road
- Booysens Reserve Road
Specific Road Closure Details for concert days:
- Golden Highway: Closed between the Corner of Golden Highway and Ring 1, with access limited to authorised vehicles only.
- Nasrec Road: Closed between Recreation Road and Shaft 17 Road. Access to pre-paid parking is available at Recreation Road.
- Soweto Highway: Closed between Mentz Road and the N1 Offramp, with no access to parking.
- Booysens Reserve Road: Closed between Crownwood Road and League Avenue, with no access to parking.
JMPD ANTICIPATES INCREASED TRAFFIC VOLUME
JMPD said although there will be no official road closures for the EFF National People’s Assembly at Nasrec, motorists should anticipate increased traffic volumes and potential congestion due to the closures for the Chris Brown concert at the FNB Stadium, particularly on the following roads:
- Nasrec Road and Recreation Road
- Nasrec Road and Rand Show Road
- Rand Show Road and Commerce Street
- Commerce Street and Ring Road
- Rand Show Road and Golden Highway
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT OPTIONS
To facilitate travel to the Chris Brown Concert and reduce congestion, attendees are encouraged to utilise the following transportation options:
PARK AND RIDE – Buses will be available at various locations, including:
- Sandton City
- Melrose Arch
- Centurion Mall
- Montecasino
- Clearwater Mall
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Greenstone Shopping Centre
- Mall of Africa
- Menlyn Park
- East Rand Mall
- The Glen Shopping Centre
- Gold Reef City Casino
- The Grove Mall
GAUTRAIN – Trains and buses will operate with increased frequency to accommodate concert-goers from Park Station to FNB Stadium and back.
E-hailing & Drop & Go – A designated drop-off area for ride-sharing services will be available.
“Residents and attendees are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance, stay aware of potential traffic disruptions, and take advantage of the designated transportation options to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience at both events.
“Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please follow the directions of JMPD officers who will be present to ensure public safety and manage pedestrian and vehicle traffic flow effectively.”
WILL YOU BE TRAVELLING TO THE NASREC EXPO CENTRE OR THE FNB STADIUM THIS WEEKEND? HOW ARE YOU PLANNING TO GET THERE?
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