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Gauteng Roads and Transport introduces measures to ease weekend traffic congestion at Olifantsvlei Cemetery

South African GovernmentRef: R554/STOCKWELL

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Collected on 27 July 2026

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This is a South African government media statement from the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) about measures to ease weekend traffic congestion at Olifantsvlei Cemetery. GDRT, in collaboration with the City of Johannesburg and project contractors, agreed on short- and long-term traffic management interventions following a stakeholder meeting on 16 July 2026. The statement notes ongoing heavy rehabilitation on the R553 (Golden Highway) and commits to actions such as suspending weekend construction, completing specific surfacing works at Stockwell intersection, deploying traffic accommodation teams with law-enforcement support, and installing temporary barriers, with the project expected to be completed mid-September 2026.

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Weekend traffic congestion easing measures for travellers to Olifantsvlei cemetery

GDRT says it has agreed on short- and long-term measures with the City of Johannesburg and project contractors to improve traffic flow and safety for motorists and mourners travelling to Olifantsvlei cemetery, especially on weekends, while rehabilitation work is underway on the R553.

Who it is for
Motorists and mourners travelling towards Olifantsvlei cemetery, particularly during weekends
How to act on it
Use the road network around Olifantsvlei cemetery and follow temporary signage and instructions; motorists will receive regular updates on construction activities, anticipated delays and alternative routes.
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The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT), in collaboration with the City of Johannesburg, and the project contractors have agreed on a series of short and long-term measures to address traffic congestion experienced by motorists and mourners travelling towards Olifantsvlei cemetery, particularly during weekends.

Facts

Places

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Reference

R554/STOCKWELL

Amounts

R 553, R 554, R 558

Key Takeaways

  • Issuing organisation: Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT)
  • Collaboration: City of Johannesburg and project contractors
  • Location: Olifantsvlei Cemetery; traffic routes include R553 (Golden Highway) and R554, Fun Valley, Stockwell and Golden Highway intersections
  • Stakeholder engagement meeting date: Thursday, 16 July 2026
  • Ongoing works: heavy rehabilitation along R553 from R558 intersection to just beyond M68 (Chris Hani Road/Columbine Avenue)
  • Expected project completion: mid-September 2026
  • Short-term measures: suspend all construction activities over weekends
  • Short-term measures: asphalt surfacing at Stockwell intersection on 17 July 2026 and 20 July 2026
  • Short-term measures: kerbing and pedestrian walkway paving at Stockwell intersection by end of July 2026
  • Short-term measures: deploy traffic accommodation teams supported by law-enforcement officers at key intersections during high-traffic periods
  • Short-term measures: install additional temporary barriers to discourage illegal turns
  • Short-term measures: prioritise grass-cutting adjacent to the cemetery to improve visibility
  • Communication: regular updates to motorists on construction activities and anticipated delays/alternative routes
  • Permanent improvements: completion of permanent road markings and commissioning of new traffic signals at R554/Stockwell intersections
  • MEC appeal for caution: Kedibone Diale-Tlabela urges road users to obey temporary signage and instructions
  • Media enquiries: Ms Melitah Madiba (Head of Communications) and Mr Lesiba Mpya (MEC’s Spokesperson)
  • Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT)
  • City of Johannesburg
  • Olifantsvlei Cemetery
  • Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport: Kedibone Diale-Tlabela
  • Ms Melitah Madiba
  • Mr Lesiba Mpya
  • R553 (Golden Highway)
  • R558 intersection
  • M68 (Chris Hani Road/Columbine Avenue)
  • R554
  • Stockwell intersection
  • Fun Valley
  • Chris Hani Road
  • Columbine Avenue

Dates

Opening Date

24 July 2026

Closing Date

16 July 2026