‘Structural defects’ forces closure of M2 bridge in Joburg

The bridge which will be closed at the end of February for rehabilitation.

Mashaba and the Johannesburg Road Agency says structural defects have led to concerns over the safety of motorists.

"The full closure will be on February 28 from 6 am. The closure will be between Maritzburg Street and the Crown Interchange," the JRA's Zoleka Jika says. 

"The closure is necessitated by the continuous monitoring and the bridge visual conditions assessment which indicated that the structural integrity of the concrete elements is severely reduced."

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 The roads agency says parts of the support structure of the bridge has moved and this is affecting the structural stability.

 "The safety of the Selby bridge cannot be guaranteed for continuous use by motorists and thus the decision for a closure of the M2 between Crown Interchange and Maritzburg Street is necessary."

The section of the motorway is expected to be closed until October.

The following roads will be affected: