Aerial view of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bridge under construction over the M1 highway in Johannesburg, photographed during the development of the Phase 1C corridor linking Sandton, Marlboro and Alexandra. The image captures the bridge’s distinctive central pylon and sweeping approach ramps rising above one of Johannesburg’s busiest motorways.
The bridge forms part of the Rea Vaya BRT infrastructure connecting Katherine Street in Sandton with Lees Street in Marlboro, providing a dedicated route for Rea Vaya buses while also incorporating pedestrian access between Sandton and Alexandra. The approximately 271-metre-long structure includes a cable-stayed main span, with a 52-metre-high pylon, six piers and approximately 40 stay cables.
Construction began in 2015, with the project forming part of the City’s wider Corridors of Freedom programme. The bridge was subsequently completed as part of Rea Vaya Phase 1C infrastructure. Today, it remains an important component of the public transport connection between Alexandra and Sandton, with the route designed to accommodate Rea Vaya buses and pedestrians.
The photograph also provides a remarkable record of Johannesburg’s urban landscape during a major period of infrastructure investment, showing the M1, industrial areas around Wynberg and Marlboro, residential suburbs and the expanding Sandton skyline in the distance.
Location
M1 Highway between Katherine Street, Sandton, and Lees Street, Marlboro, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Bridge
Rea Vaya Sandton BRT M1 Flyover / Lees Street Bridge
Project
Rea Vaya Phase 1C — Sandton to Alexandra BRT Corridor
Client
Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) / City of Johannesburg
Design & Engineering
Hatch, Royal HaskoningDHV and Malani Padayachee & Associates were involved in the design and construction supervision of the bridge project.
Construction
Started: 2015
Completed: 2017
Bridge Specifications
- Approximately 271 metres long
- Approximately 52-metre-high main pylon
- Cable-stayed main span across the M1
- Six supporting piers
- Dedicated Rea Vaya BRT lanes
- Pedestrian facilities
- Connects Katherine Street with Lees Street
Current Use
Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit and pedestrian connection between Sandton and Alexandra/Marlboro.
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