G20 Summit ‘dry run leads to road closures on key routes

AS JOHANNESBURG gears up to host the significant G20 Leaders’ Summit next month, residents and motorists are urged to prepare for a series of temporary road closures and traffic restrictions. With world leaders set to convene in Nasrec, extensive planning is underway to ensure a secure and smooth event.

- SINENHLANHLA MASILELA

The operation, spearheaded by a coalition of traffic management agencies, is designed to facilitate the movement of dignitaries while minimising disruptions to everyday life for citizens.

A dry run yesterday and today is putting traffic management plans to the test across Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni.

This exercise will simulate the traffic control protocols that will be adhered to during the summit, prioritising high-security routes associated with the national highways.