Kaserne Bridge on the M2 freeway in Johannesburg

[Phillip Coetser]

Hi all, There are major repairs to Kaserne Bridge in Johannesburg.
The Kaserne Bridge on the M2 freeway in Johannesburg is being closed off until the END of 2019 due to major cracks.
The M2 east has now been blocked off between the Joe Slovo off-ramp and Maritzburg road,

This will affect thousands of motorists who use the road. Johannesburg Metro Police spokesperson Wayne Minnaar said the bridge was closed due to major cracks on the road that need to be repaired.

The following on-ramps onto the M2 eastbound will be closed:

1. M2 eastbound at Main Reef
2. Simmonds Street on ramp
3. Eloff Street on ramp
4. Joe Slovo on ramp

The following off-ramps will be available for motorists travelling on the M2 eastbound:
1. Village Road off ramp
2. Rissik Street off ramp
3. Mooi Street off ramp
4. Joe Slovo off ramp
5. Heidelberg off ramp

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

• All vehicles, especially heavy vehicles coming from the N1, Midrand direction wishing to
travel along M1 and then onto the M2 eastbound to access the Johannesburg CBD or City
Deep and surrounding areas should rather use the N3 and M2 westbound.

• All vehicles approaching along the M1 from Southgate direction wishing to travel along the
M2 eastbound to access the CBD and surrounding areas should rather make use of
Booysens Road or Eloff Street. Motorists wishing to access the N3 should rather make use
of the N12.

• Although alternative routes have been identified to deviate the traffic off the M2 eastbound,
motorists are advised to plan ahead, drive alert and watch for work zones. Consider utilising
public transport alternatives such as Rea Vaya, Gautrain, Metrobus, Putco, work base
shuttle services, ridesharing/carpooling, changing travel times and using Proactive
Congestion Detection on the various mobile apps to assist them along their deviation routes.

• Motorists are urged to reduce the speed limit across the Karsene Bridge section to 40 km/h
and maintain a safe following distance.

Motorists travelling along the affected routes are also advised to move to the slow lanes, travel at a safe distance and reduced speed upon entry into the construction area, be aware of construction workers on site and also adhere to traffic guidelines, flag persons and signages.

It is believed that the project will cost R30 million and will include repairs to bridge joints, bearings, corbel and the replacement of guardrails, stolen road furniture and concrete works.

The Kaserne Bridge was constructed almost 50 years years ago.

Regards