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Go to final extra early: Jhb
2010-07-06 21:50
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Johannesburg - The City of Johannesburg has urged people attending the final 2010 World Cup match at Soccer City on Sunday to leave home "extra early" and plan their trips carefully.
Kick-off for the tournament decider is at 20:30, but the closing ceremony starts at 18:00. Stadium gates open at 14:00.
Ticket holders were urged to use public transport to get to the stadium, including the pre-booked park-and-ride facility, Metrorail and Rea Vaya buses, executive director for 2010 in the City of Joburg Sibongile Mazibuko said in a statement.
The city would, at intervals, close off roads in Sandton between 13:00 and 17:00 and along the N1 between 14:30 and 16:30 to allow guests to be escorted to the game.
In Sandton, Alice Lane, West Street from Alice Lane to Rivonia Road, Rivonia Road from Fredman Drive to Fifth Street, Fifth Street from Rivonia Road to Alice Lane and Maude Street from West to Gwen Lane would be affected.
"If you have no reason to travel through any road-restricted areas, please avoid them at these times," said metro police spokesperson Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar.
Fans without tickets should not venture near the stadiums.
"Our traffic officers and the SAPS will be scrupulously checking the vehicles... to ensure that each vehicle occupant has a valid match ticket or accreditation permit specifically for the Soccer City final."