#SandtonTraffic: Live updates of flooded areas and traffic problems, 23 March

Today, 23 March

#JHBTraffic: Fallen trees cause traffic havoc in Joburg North: https://t.co/xMM50RpFDa

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 23, 2018

#JHBTraffic Congestion: N1 northbound between Beyers Naude Dr and William Nicol Dr, ave speed 20km/h (24min delays)

— Netstar Traffic (@netstartraffic) March 23, 2018

Traffic is congested at Main Road and Bryanston Drive due to lights out. #Bryanston #SandtonTraffic #JHBTraffic @MyJRA @JMPDSafety pic.twitter.com/0vU9PhW8Rq

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 23, 2018

In #Sandton, there has been an accident involving a taxi on the M1 North after the Grayston Drive exit. #SandtonTraffic #JHBTraffic

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 23, 2018

In #Woodmead, Witkoppen Road has been closed off to traffic northbound at Maxwell Drive due to #Flooding. #SandtonTraffic #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 23, 2018

On the M1 North at the #Melrose offramp, a tree has fallen on a car. #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 23, 2018

All JMPD Units will be out to ease traffic congestions today due to the continuous rain and EMS on standby for all emergencies. Pls drive carefully and report any incidences. pic.twitter.com/Cxe6jLSkeu

— Cllr. Michael Sun (@MichaelSun168) March 23, 2018

#Flooding

🌊FLOOD-PRONE AREAS:
Alexandra
Bedfordview
Edenvale
Fourways
Jhb CBD
Kempton Park
Soweto
N3,M1 &R23 highway

DO NOT DRIVE OVER WATER☝️☝️☝️☝️#JoburgRoadSafety #JhbTraffic ^NS

— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) March 23, 2018

#Sunninghill: Bridge CLOSED due to #flooding, #Paulshof bridge flooding. #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 23, 2018

There are reports of flash #flooding in #Joburg. Motorists, please be advised to drive carefully and do not attempt to drive through flooded areas or over flooded bridges. Metro Police are attending to all major intersections. #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 23, 2018

RT* Congestion: Main Rd southbound between #Lonehill Blvd and #Bryanston Dr, ave speed 10km/h (17min delays) #SandtonTraffic #JHBTraffic

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 23, 2018

In #Bryanston, a tree has fallen on Peter Place before #WilliamNicol Drive – Expect delays. #SandtonTraffic #JHBTraffic

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 23, 2018

#Bryanston: Traffic lights are out at Sloane Street and Main Road. #SandtonTraffic #JHBTraffic @MyJRA pic.twitter.com/OQxgewOGlr

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 23, 2018

#Bryanston: Traffic lights out at Bryanston Drive and Main Road. #SandtonTraffic #JHBTraffic @MyJRA pic.twitter.com/b2JK8Kr69D

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 23, 2018

@EWNTraffic @CityofJoburgZA #JHBTraffic tree down on ballyclare bridge in Bryanston/River club #trafficchaos pic.twitter.com/HhcqHYh8M5 https://t.co/HhcqHYh8M5

— johan willemse (@insulter1) March 23, 2018

Yesterday, 22 March

Ward councillor Vincent Earp has confirmed that the #BelgraveBridge is definitely closed. There is also a tree that has fallen on River Road, blocking the road. #SandtonTraffic #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather #Flooding

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 22, 2018

Captain Granville Meyer of the #SandtonPolice advises motorists to be cautious while driving in the roads. Here's Witkoppen Road and William Nicol: pic.twitter.com/udkAIC1gp0

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 22, 2018

In #Bryanston, traffic is heavily backed up on Bryanston Drive/ Summit between Mount Street and Kelvin Drive. #SandtonTraffic #JHBTraffic

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 22, 2018

In #Sunninghill, there’s about a 30 minute delay on #RivoniaRoad between the N1 and Van Der Bijl Avenue. #SandtonTraffic #JHBTraffic

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 22, 2018

https://twitter.com/SandtonAgent/status/976815669764329476

🔴ALERT: SEVERE STORM warning issued

📍All of GP

📆 Thursday & Friday

⚠️POSSIBLE THREATS:
• HEAVY RAIN of 100mm+ over 48hrs
• LOCALISED URBAN FLOODING 🌊🏙

🚨 EMERGENCY ☎️ NUMBERS:
📱112 from cell
🚑/🚒10177
🚔10111
🚙083-843-22 AA

— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) March 22, 2018

#CAUTION: Witkoppen Road Bridge in Sunninghill is flooded. Please use alternative routes @mattyEmedic @EMER_G_MED @EWNTraffic @jaca_traffic @jour_maine @IamAlexSweet @Power987Traffic @NERTCONTROL pic.twitter.com/wmMUvYpmcr

— *Nicolette* (@nicol3tt3000) March 22, 2018

⚠HEAVY RAINFALL WARNING :

Precautions:-

✓ If possible, stay in doors and off the roads.
✓ Lookout for signs of potential tree toppling.
✓ Avoid standing under big trees. #ArriveAlive #JoburgRoadSafety #JoburgStormUpdate ^KN pic.twitter.com/pd6cyz0jDk

— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) March 22, 2018

Reports suggest that #WitkoppenRoad and #Rivonia has been closed due to the weather.

Please drive safely and avoid flood-prone areas. If you know of any areas experiencing #flooding, let us know and join us in keeping the #Sandton community informed. #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 22, 2018

In #Bryanston, lights are out at #WilliamNicol and Bryanston Drive. Expect delays. #SandtonTraffic #JHBTraffic @MyJRA

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 22, 2018

In #Bryanston, there has been an accident on #WilliamNicol southbound near #Ballyclare slowing down traffic. #SandtonTraffic #JHBTraffic

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 22, 2018

Have any photos of flooded roads and traffic problems in the #Sandton area? Share them with us here on Twitter or on our Facebook page! #Flooding #JHBTraffic #JHBWeather

— Sandton Chronicle (@Sandton_News) March 22, 2018

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