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Two people were killed and multiple injured on 3 March 2020 in a taxi crash on the M1 highway in Johannesburg. Picture: @_ArriveAlive/Twitter.

M1 highway

2 dead, multiple injured in M1 highway taxi rollover

By Mia Lindeque

It’s understood the taxi was traveling from the Joburg CBD to Kelvin when it overturned near the Athol Oaklands off-ramp.

  • Picture: SAPS.

    Multiple vehicles including bus, taxi involved in accident on M1

    A man who drove past the scene said: “The accident on the M1 is a terrible accident. I would suggest people take alternative routes because it looks like there are fatalities.”

    1087 days ago
  • The double-decker bridge on the M1 freeway. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Good news: M1 bridge construction to be completed ahead of schedule

    Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba, together with Transport MMC Nonhlanhla Makhubo, visited the site as part of their oversight inspection.

    1129 days ago
  • Traffic on Johannesburg roads. Picture: EWN.

    JRA: Construction on M1 highway halted until January

    The approved completion date for the project is June next year, but the agency hopes to complete construction by April.

    1355 days ago
  • 53-year-old Majeed Khan  was involved in an apparent hit near the Glenhove offramp on the M1 highway. Picture: Picture: Supplied.

    Police hunt suspects in M1 highway shooting

    53-year-old Majeed Khan was shot eight times in a white Audi just after 5 pm on Wednesday.

    1576 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng Premier David Makhura. Picture: GCIS.

    Makhura thanks motorists for patience during M1 highway upgrades

    Makhura joined Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba for a launch of the re-opening of the R200 million project on Tuesday.

    1774 days ago
  • FILE: This photo shows the scaffolding of a pedestrian bridge under construction in Sandton which collapsed. The bridge was being built parallel to Grayston Drive on the M1 on 14 October 2015. Picture: Arrive Alive.

    Inquiry into M1 bridge collapse postponed again

    The matter has been postponed to Tuesday after an expert from building material company Formscaff presented new evidence.

    1781 days ago
  • A crushed car underneath the scaffolding of a bridge being built parallel to Grayston Drive over the M1 highway, near Sandton, which collapsed on 14 October 2015. Picture: @maswanganye via Twitter

    M1 bridge collapse inquiry expected to resume

    Two people were killed and 19 others were injured when the temporary structure came crashing down on the busy highway in 2015.

    1782 days ago
  • FILE: M1 North Highway.Picture: Eyewitness News

    JRA sets time frame to complete M1 highway construction

    The agency’s Sean Philips says it’s been working to ensure that it sticks to the revised time frames.

    2020 days ago
  • Several roads in the City of Johannesburg have been closed off due to flash flooding. Picture: @ER24EMS/Twitter

    Gauteng emergency services on high alert for floods

    The M1 highway has been submerged in water in both directions while traffic is heavily backed up on Witkoppen and Rivonia Road.

    2020 days ago
  • FILE: There are also reports of flooding on Witkoppen Road in Fourways. Picture: EWN.

    M1 highway in JHB flooded in both directions

    The JMPD is urging motorists to drive carefully, keep a safe following distance and drive with headlights on at all times.

    2020 days ago
  • FILE: Traffic congestion on the M1 in Johannesburg. Picture: Supplied.

    MMC for transport calls for patience over M1 construction delays

    The construction which started earlier this year has led to lane restrictions & closures on the M1 Highway.

    2094 days ago
  • Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    [WATCH] JRA explains delays to M1 freeway project

    The Johannesburg Roads Agency has extended the expected completion date of the M1 freeway project following labour disputes and unexpected geo-technical issues.

    2094 days ago
  • FILE: Work on the M1 freeway between Killarney and Crown Interchange.  Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    M1 highway project to be delayed beyond May 2017

    The JRA has attributed the delays to geo-technical issues and local labour disputes.

    2094 days ago
  • The Johannesburg Roads Agency is undertaking essential maintenance on the M1 freeway between Killarney and Crown Interchange. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    'CoJ should help alleviate traffic congestion'

    The JCCI says the CoJ must make an extra effort to fix traffic lights & maintain roads to ease congestion.

    2346 days ago
  • The Johannesburg Roads Agency is undertaking essential maintenance on the M1 freeway between Killarney and Crown Interchange. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    M1 Highway project in full swing

    Phase two of the project started on Saturday between Killarney and the Crown interchange.

    2357 days ago
  • The Johannesburg Roads Agency is undertaking essential maintenance on the M1 freeway between Killarney and Crown Interchange. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    M1 'rehab project' kicks in today

    From today, the northbound carriageway will be reduced from three to two lanes.

    2359 days ago
  • The Johannesburg Roads Agency is undertaking essential maintenance on the M1 freeway between Killarney and Crown Interchange. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    #M1Rehab: Motorists urged to explore alternative routes

    Road maintenance on the M1 highway is expected to add about 30 minutes to peak travel times.

    2367 days ago
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