Road in East London CBD opened

Stephenson Road at the East London CBD has been opened after being closed for two days following heavy rains that fell in the city. Buffalo City Metro spokesperson Luxole Komani said the road was closed due to the pumping of the water, as the drainage was still taking time to clear. "Motorists can now make a right turn towards Cambridge Street, but not towards Recreation Road yet.

October 04, 2018 at 10:08 am

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Stephenson Road at the East London CBD has been opened after being closed for two days following heavy rains that fell in the city.

Buffalo City Metro spokesperson Luxole Komani said the road was closed due to the pumping of the water, as the drainage was still taking time to clear.

"Motorists can now make a right turn towards Cambridge Street, but not towards Recreation Road yet. Motorists can utilise Stephenson Street and Cambridge Road," she said.

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