Boeing 737 to cause traffic delays in Joburg. Yes you read that right

27 February 2018 - 08:07 By TimesLIVE
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Johannesburg motorists are warned to expect traffic delays on Tuesday as a Boeing 737 is going to be transported through the city.

The plane is heading from Jet Park to Fourways Mall and may potentially affect traffic on the busy route‚ according to organisers.

"Motorists are advised of potential traffic delays" between 5am and 5pm.

Affected areas include Jet Park‚ Isando‚ Choolorkop‚ Midrand‚ Dainfern and Fourways.

A Boeing 737 will be transported from Jet Park to Fourways on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. See the route on this map.
A Boeing 737 will be transported from Jet Park to Fourways on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. See the route on this map.
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The plane is being transported for the launch of KidZania in South Africa.

KidZania is a Mexican chain of indoor entertainment that comprises mini cities built inside malls.

It will be located within Fourways Mall and is scheduled to open to the public late 2018.

The Fourways KidZania will be 8‚000m² in size and will anchor the family entertainment offering within the mall.

The Boeing 737, headed to Fourways Mega Mall for the launch of KidZania Johannesburg. #KidZaniaJHB #getreadyforabetterworld

Posted by Fourways Mall on Monday, 26 February 2018

This is a developing story.

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