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Traffic disruptions expected on roads around FNB Stadium for the Soweto Derby, Saturday 01 February 2025

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Certain roads will be closed around the FNB Stadium Precinct on Saturday, 01 February 2025, for the Betway Premiership Soweto Derby soccer match between Orlando Pirates Football Club and Kaizer Chiefs Football Club.

The following streets and freeways in the stadium precinct and surrounding areas will be affected during the soccer match:

– Nasrec Road
– Rifle Range Road
– M1 South and North
– N1 South and North
– Shackelton Road
– Allouette Road
– Landbou Street
– Commerce Street
– Golden Highway
– Aerodrome Road
– Adcock Ingram Avenue
– Soweto Highway
– Booysens Reserve Road
– Crownwood Road
– Shaft 17
– N17 Freeway
– League Avenue
– Treu Road
– Stadium Avenue
– Recreation Road
– Ring Road
– Jukskei Drive
– Colorado Drive
– Amethyst Road

A contraflow traffic system will be implemented on Nasrec Road. On the northern side of the stadium, it will extend from the N17 traffic circle to Shaft 17 Road, and on the southern side, from Adcock Ingram Avenue to Recreation Road. This setup will provide additional lanes heading towards the stadium before the match and away from the stadium after the game. Additionally, a contraflow traffic system will be implemented, when necessary, on other roads in the precinct to alleviate congestion.

Road Closures:

Soweto Highway will be closed to traffic from 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM between the N1 bridge and Mentz Street in Booysens and will only be accessible for Rea Vaya bus services. Additionally, Booysens Reserve Road will also be closed to traffic between Crownwood Road and League Avenue/Nasrec Road, and will be accessible to Park and Ride, VIP ticket holders and accredited media.

To enhance your travel experience, several public transport options will be available for the Soweto Derby at FNB Stadium:

1. Rea Vaya: Buses will be operating throughout the day, providing convenient access to the stadium from various points across the city, including Park Station for Gautrain commuters.

2. Minibus Taxis: Available at multiple locations around the city, including major taxi ranks in Johannesburg and Soweto.

3. Park and Ride: This service will be available at various malls and shopping centers, offering a stress-free way to reach the stadium.

4. E-hailing & Drop & Go: Designated pickup and drop-off points will be available.
The gates will open at 11h30 and the match will kick off at 15h30. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic congestion. We also urge residents living near the FNB Stadium precinct to exercise patience before, during, and after the match, especially after the match when traffic congestion may be significant.

Alternative routes to avoid the FNB Stadium Precinct include:

– NI Highway
– M1 Highway
– N12 Highway
– Main Reef Road
– Aerodrome Road
– Adcock Ingram Avenue

Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers will be on duty to ensure the safety of pedestrians and other road users, enforce traffic regulations, and assist with traffic flow before and after the game.

We urge all road users to familiarize themselves with the traffic management measures for the day to plan their routes accordingly.

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