eThekwini Municipality prepares for the 98th Comrades Marathon
The eThekwini Municipality is hard at work preparing the city for one of South Africa’s most iconic sporting events.
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With just days to go before the 98th Comrades Marathon sets off, the eThekwini Municipality is hard at work preparing the city for one of South Africa’s most iconic sporting events.
Scheduled for Sunday, June 8, the "down-run" from Pietermaritzburg to Durban is expected to draw tens of thousands of athletes, spectators, and visitors.
As runners gear up for the grueling “ultimate human race,” the municipality has launched a wide-ranging operational plan to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment along the entire race route.
eThekwini Municipality workers clearing the road in preparation of the 98th Comrades Marathon on Sunday.
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This initiative forms part of the city’s broader beautification and readiness campaign, that involves multiple departments working together to present Durban at its very best.
The Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit is leading the charge in preparing the route - spanning from Cato Ridge to Moses Mabhida Stadium’s People’s Park - by ensuring it is spotless before, during, and after the event.
Waste bins will be placed strategically along the route to promote responsible disposal by spectators.
The municipality is calling on residents to play their part by keeping their surroundings clean, cheering on the runners, and showcasing the warmth and hospitality that Durban is renowned for.
Traffic Alert
Motorists are reminded that Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (both south and north), from Isaiah Ntshangase Road to Sandile Thusi Road, will be closed from Thursday, June 5 until Tuesday, June 10 to allow for the setup and breakdown of race structures.
Road closures along the Comrades Marathon route will be in effect for the whole day.
The public is urged to note the following road closures on Sunday, June 8: Cato Ridge Town Area, Eddie Hagan Road (Cato Ridge), Thousand Hills Drive (Halfway),Alverstone Road, Kassier Road, Inanda Road, Winston Park, Everton Road, M13 West Bound,Kloof, Old Main Road, Bottom of Fields Hill, St Johns Avenue, Otto Volek Road, JosiahGumede Road, King Cetshwayo Highway, 45th Cutting, Sherwood on ramp, N3 East Bound,N3 (David Webster Street and Bram Fischer Road), Corner of Samora Machel Street andMasabalala Yengwa Avenue (City Bound), Sandile Thusi Road (North Bound and SouthBound lanes).