Joburg roads flooding, motorists warned to exercise extreme caution

The Johannesburg Roads Agency says some roads in the city are flooded.
The Johannesburg Roads Agency says some roads in the city are flooded.
Image: JRA

With rain falling steadily across Johannesburg on Tuesday, flooding is affecting some roads.

The city's road agency has issued a traffic alert regarding flooding in:

  • Turf Club Road, Kenilworth;
  • Albertina Sisulu Road between Westlake Road and 4th Road, Florida 3; and
  • Mount Cook Street in Lenasia.

Motorists are urged to be cautious and patient, ensuring their safety and that of other road users, the agency said.

Accidents are being reported on roads across the city.

The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned that there could be severe thunderstorms in Gauteng on Tuesday.

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