Johannesburg - Ticket holders for the opening FIFA Confederations Cup game on Sunday have been urged to learn the new road signage around Coca Cola Park.
The signs, installed specifically for the tournament, are aimed at helping people find their way to various facilities, including public viewing areas and park and ride zones, reports joburg.org.
"There are different types of signage; some are on the freeway and they will assist fans to find their way in and out of the city," said Yolisa Mashilwane, the director of management support in the City of Johannesburg's Department of Transport.
"Some are general way-finding signs within the park and ride facilities and stadium precincts."
The signage was installed at strategic locations and intersections across the city, Ms Mashilwane said. Signs would also direct people to crucial establishments such as hospitals.
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) will maintain a strong presence during the tournament, with 300 officers manning the park and rides and patrolling around Ellis Park.
JMPD spokesperson Wayne Minnaar said the unit was ready for the job. "We have worked all the strategies that have been approved by FIFA."
The city has a number of options for fans making their way to the stadium.
Apart from driving oneself, fans can make use of the GauRide shuttle service and the iTransie 2 Ellis Park ferried from four park and ride facilities to the stadium for matches, and back to their cars after the games.
A total of 77 buses, including Metrobus and private buses, and 470 taxis will be used as part of iTransie 2 Ellis Park.
There are four park and ride zones to lower traffic volumes on routes leading to stadiums at Bez Valley Park, Nasrec Expo Centre, Wits West Campus and the Coca-Cola Dome.
