ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR ABSA RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN RACE
The Durban Metropolitan Police Service (DMPS) wishes to advise members of the public, supporters and motorists of temporary road closures and traffic restrictions that will be implemented tomorrow, 12 July, to accommodate the Absa Run Your City Durban race.
The race route will affect the following roads:
Masabalala Yengwa Avenue
Walnut Road
Monty Naicker Road
Samora Machel Street
Dr Pixley kaSeme Street
Dorothy Nyembe Street
Margaret Mncadi Street
Shepstone Road
Hospital Road
Mahatma Gandhi Road
Bay Terrace
KE Masinga Road
Playfair Road
Pavilion Terrace
Snell Parade (including the traffic circle leading onto the Promenade).
The race will finish at Sunkist Lawns.
Motorists are urged to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra travel time, as temporary road closures and traffic restrictions will be in effect along and around the race route.
Where possible, alternative routes should be used to minimise delays.
The DMPS also appeals to all road users to follow the instructions of traffic officers and event marshals, who will be deployed to manage traffic and ensure the safe movement of participants and the public.
The DMPS appreciates the patience and cooperation of motorists and residents in helping to ensure a safe and successful event.
ENDS
Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate
