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The opening early today. Photo: Johannesburg Roads Agency.

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Johannesburg’s M2 Bridge Reopens after 8-Month Rebuild

JOHANNESBURG – The so-called M2 bridge or Kaserne Bridge, part of the flyover bypassing downtown Johannesburg, was reopened for traffic from today, after 8 months of reconstruction and traffic being rerouted through the city and a need to beef up security against crime against drivers. The road was closed by Mayor Herman Mashaba early this […]

By SAPeople Staff Writer
04-11-19 07:33
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The opening early today. Photo: Johannesburg Roads Agency.

JOHANNESBURG – The so-called M2 bridge or Kaserne Bridge, part of the flyover bypassing downtown Johannesburg, was reopened for traffic from today, after 8 months of reconstruction and traffic being rerouted through the city and a need to beef up security against crime against drivers.

The road was closed by Mayor Herman Mashaba early this year because it was considered unsafe, and a R160-million reconstruction programme started.

Johannesburg Metro Police spokesman Wayne Minnaar said today that there were numerous challenges, mostly an increase of congestion and crime, with motorists stuck in traffic being targeted for their cell phones and laptops. Increased security was added by the JMPD, he told ENCA during an interview, and businesses and banks in the city centre added security guards to help.