Traffic Advisory: M2/ Main Reef and Linked Extensions

4th September 2017Breaking News, City Of Joburg News

31 August 2017

Media Release

Traffic Advisory: M2/ Main Reef and Linked Extensions

Motorists are advised to exercise caution upon approaching the construction widening of the M2 West Highway/ Main Reef Road and linked extensions, as work gets underway on the R30 million upgrade to ease congestion and improve access along the arterial route.

The upgrades entail road widening between Treu Road / Park Drive and Crownwood Road and a dedicated new lane from Church Street up to the M1/M2 Motorway. The project includes traffic signal optimisation from Production Road, Dorado Avenue intersections up to Treu Road/ Park Drive, in Region F, Selby Extensions and Crown City Extensions in Wards 58.

Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) Acting Managing Director, Goodwill Mbatha said: “JRA teams are presently relocating services along the route with no disturbances to traffic. However, we are calling on motorists to exercise caution and reduce their speeds upon entering areas under construction to ensure the safety of JRA teams and contractors who are currently working within trenches along the road reserve. We are appealing to motorists to be vigilant of heavy duty plant and equipment along the route. The project will also include traffic accommodation, stormwater, roadworks, road signs and markings and upgrade of traffic signals.”

This construction of Main Reef Road and its extensions play a critical role in Johannesburg’s road network, in that it links the M1, M2, M7, N1 and R24 which are some of the major freeways forming the backbone of the city’s road network. The flagship project includes a combination of additional lanes, signal optimization and is expected to be completed by 15 December 2017.

Daily Traffic Advisory:

Relocation of services will be undertaken from 09:00-15:00
Construction work in strategic areas will continue from 19:00 – 05:00.
In areas where there is no impact on traffic, construction will be carried out during the day and night.

The following upgrades will be implemented from Crownwood Road, Ormnonde to Treu Road, Selby:

Main Reef/Church: Additional left lane from the northern approach on Church Street
Main Reef/Church: An additional left turn lane from the eastern approach on Main Reef Road
Main Reef Road: A continuous slip from Main Reef Road west into the M2 Ramp
Main Reef/Press: An additional left turn lane from the southern approach of Press Avenue into Main Reef Road
Main Reef/Press: An additional left turn lane from the eastern approach of Main Reef Road into Press Avenue
Main Reef/Press: An additional through lane from the western approach of Main Reef Road
Main Reef/M2 inbound: An additional right turn lane from the M2 into Main Reef Road
Main Reef/M2 inbound: An additional through lane form the eastern approach of Main Reef Road
Main Reef/Hanover: An additional through lane from the eastern approach of Main Reef Road
Main Reef/Treu: An additional through lane form the eastern approach of Main Reef Road

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http://www.jra.org.za/customer-service/traffic-calming-request

About the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA)

The JRA is a City-owned agency responsible for the maintenance, repair and development of Johannesburg’s road network and storm water infrastructure, including bridges and culverts, traffic lights and signage. The organisation is committed to providing quality roads that are accessible, safe and liveable for our communities.

Issued by:

Bertha Peters-Scheepers

Ops Manager: CRM, Marketing and Communications

Johannesburg Roads Agency

Tel: 011 298 5023 / 079 510 4186

Email: [email protected]