Thursday, July 5, 2007
With Johannesburg’s biggest and best-loved walking event just around the corner, Discovery and Talk Radio 702 are putting plans in place to ensure that this year’s Walk the Talk runs smoother than ever.
On Sunday, 22 July, 2007, a record 35 500 walkers will converge at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Road, Emmarentia – the starting and ending point for this year’s Discovery 702 Walk the Talk.
They will get the chance to tone and tighten their calf muscles while taking the scenic route through the suburbs of Emmarentia, Greenside, Parktown, Parkhurst, Parkwood and Parkview.
There will be 42 and 21-kilometre timed events, starting at 06h30 and 07h30 respectively for the more discerned experienced walkers; an 8km walk open for all corporates, clubs, families and friends starting at 09h30; and a 5km fun walk along a safe secure route for children, junior walkers, prams, dogs on leashes, the disabled and pensioners starting at 11h00.
To ensure their safety – as well as the safety of residents – several roads in and around Emmarentia will be closed to traffic on the day by Joburg Metro Police, Joburg Roads Agency and the City of Joburg.
Closures will be effective half an hour before each walk begins. Roads will be reopened immediately after every intersection is clear of walkers, therefore allowing the least possible time of closure.
The following roads will be affected (please note closure times are an estimation only):
8km Route:
Road |
Closure Time |
Judith Rd from Beyers Naude Dr to Barry Hertzog Ave |
04h00 – 14h00 |
Niger Rd from Judith Rd to Sabie Rd |
08h00 – 10h00 |
Sabie Rd from Hill Rd to Barry Hertzog Ave |
08h00 – 10h00 |
Rustenburg Rd from Sabie Rd to Carlow Rd |
08h00 – 10h00 |
Carlow Rd from Rustenburg Rd to Mayo Rd |
08h00 – 10h00 |
Emmarentia Ave from Carlow Rd to Gleneagles Rd |
08h00 – 10h00 |
Gleneagles Rd from Donegal Rd to Sunningdale Rd |
08h00 – 10h00 |
Cruden Bay Rd from Gleneagles Rd to Victory Rd |
08h00 – 10h00 |
Victory Rd from Cruden Bay Rd to Rustenburg Rd |
08h00 – 10h00 |
Barry Hertzog Ave from Rustenburg Rd to Muirfield Rd |
08h00 – 11h00 |
Muirfield Rd from Barry Hertzog Ave to Louw Geldenhuys Rd |
08h00 – 11h00 |
Louw Geldenhuys Rd from Muirfield Rd to The Braids Rd |
08h00 – 11h00 |
The Braids Rd from Louw Geldenhuys Rd to Orange Rd |
08h00 – 12h00 |
Orange Rd from The Braids Rd to Gambia Rd |
08h00 – 12h00 |
5km Route:
Road |
Closure Time |
Judith Rd from Beyers Naude Dr to Barry Hertzog Ave |
04h00 – 14h00 |
Niger Rd from Judith Rd to Sabie Rd |
10h00 – 12h00 |
Sabie Rd from Hill Rd to Barry Hertzog Ave |
10h00 – 12h00 |
Rustenburg Rd from Sabie Rd to Carlow Rd |
10h00 – 12h00 |
Carlow Rd from Rustenburg Rd to Mayo Rd |
10h00 – 12h00 |
Emmarentia Ave from Carlow Rd to Ennis Rd |
10h00 – 12h00 |
Wicklow Ave from Emmarentia Ave to Troon Rd |
10h00 – 12h00 |
Troon Rd from Greenside Rd to Orange Rd |
10h00 – 12h00 |
Orange Rd from Hill Rd to Gambia Rd |
10h00 – 12h00 |
A comprehensive list of all these road closures, as well as a detailed route map, is available on Talk Radio 702’s website www.702.co.za
All queries relating to the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk and the associated road closures either before the event or on the day can be directed to the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk office on (011) 463-2743. Please note there may be delays at certain periods due to the volume of people on the roads.
The organisers of the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk have ensured that a thorough clean up of the area will be conducted after the event. Secure parking will be available at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, to be accessed off Thomas Bowler Avenue, from Beyers Naude Drive on the day.
The 702 Walk the Talk is now in its seventh successful year. Permission has been granted by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department for the event, which has also been sanctioned by Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Councillor Amos Masondo.
The City of Joburg – a world-class African City – is hosting the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk, and is a proud partner of the event, which showcases the city’s ability to stage sporting events of this stature.
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