JMPD issues traffic plan and road closures for Springboks v New Zealand at Ellis Park

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has warned of substantial traffic disruptions around 10bet Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday, 22 August, when the Springboks play New Zealand. The JMPD said a large deployment of officers and traffic-control personnel will operate in the New Doornfontein area across the match day.

Deployment and purpose

JMPD Superintendent Xolani Fihla said the deployment will run from 6am until 11pm on match day.

“The deployment is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of spectators and facilitating the smooth flow of traffic around the stadium,”

Road closures and affected intersections

The JMPD said several roads will be affected by closures from Friday, 21 August at 10pm until Saturday, 22 August at 10pm. The named roads are:

• Joe Slovo Drive
• Sivewright Avenue
• Currey Street
• Beit Street
• Siemert Street
• Charlton Terrace
• Van Beek Street
• Susie Street
• Bertrams Road
• Albertina Sisulu Road
• Saratoga Avenue
• Erin Street
• Miller Street
• Voorhout Street
• 4th Street

The following intersections will also be closed:

• Albertina Sisulu Street & Gous Street
• Albertina Sisulu Street & Dawe Street
• Albertina Sisulu Street & Princess Street
• Betrams Street & Voorhout Street
• Betrams Street & Fitzroy Street
• Betrams Street & Erin Street
• Charlton Terrace Street & Van Beek Street
• Sivewright Street & Suzie Street
• Sivewright Street & Curry Street
• Sivewright Street & Beit Street
• Upperail Street & Miller Street
• Siemert Street & Curry Street
• Beit Street & Dora Street
• Beit/Park Street & Erin Street
• Miller Street & 9th Street
• Miller Street & Park Street
• South Park Parkade
• South Park Lane & 5th Street
• Miller Street & South Park Lane /4th Street

Advice to motorists and alternatives

Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area and plan alternative routes. The JMPD suggested the M1 and M2 highways can be used as alternatives.

Transport options and parking

Superintendent Fihla urged spectators to use alternative transport instead of private vehicles, noting limited parking at the stadium.

“Limited parking will be available at the stadium, and we anticipate heavy traffic, making alternative options the most convenient and efficient way to get to and from the match,” he said.

Park-and-Ride

A dedicated Park-and-Ride bus service will operate from 1pm to 3pm, with the final return bus leaving the stadium no later than 8pm. Pick-up locations listed by the JMPD are:

• Clearwater Mall
• Cresta Shopping Centre
• Montecasino
• Melrose Arch
• Mall of Africa
• Centurion Mall
• Menlyn Park
• Greenstone Shopping Centre
• East Rand Mall
• The Glen Shopping Centre
• Gold Reef City
• Sandton City
• The Grove Mall

Shuttles, trains and e-hailing

The JMPD said taxi shuttle services will operate from designated parking areas at Eastgate Mall and St John’s College in Houghton Estate. Gautrain will carry spectators to Park Station, where PRASA services will operate to Ellis Park Train Station. Designated drop-off and pick-up zones for e-hailing users will be in effect at Umjantshi House on Wolmarans Street, Braamfontein.

Traffic control support

Outsurance/Traffic Free Flow personnel will be deployed to assist with traffic control at critical intersections leading to the stadium, according to the JMPD.

Readers travelling to or through the New Doornfontein area on the match weekend should expect heavy traffic and follow official directions from JMPD personnel and signage.