SADC Summit: Walnut Road closed near Durban ICC
Walnut Road between Bram Fischer Road and Dr AB Xuma Road remains closed until August 18 as Durban prepares to host the 46th SADC Summit at the ICC.
The city of Durban is set to host the 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, with the summit programme commencing on August 3 and concluding on August 18. Among the preparations for the event, Walnut Road, situated between Bram Fischer Road and Dr AB Xuma Road, has been closed since July 27 and will remain so until the summit's end.
The eThekwini Municipality has emphasized that this is the sole road closure in place during the summit's duration. Senzelwe Mzila, the Marketing and Communications spokesperson for the municipality, stated that, despite the closure, all other intersections surrounding the ICC precinct remain accessible. A significant police presence is deployed in the area to manage traffic, ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians, and facilitate a smooth flow of traffic.
The closure of Walnut Road is a part of the broader preparations undertaken by the municipality for the SADC summit, which includes safety and security planning, traffic management, airport welcome services, VIP transport coordination, and ensuring that critical infrastructure, such as roads, water, and electricity, are ready for the event.
Motorists are advised to be cognizant of the Walnut Road closure and to anticipate potential delays in the area as they traverse the ICC precinct.
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